M1.7 Depth: 12.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 74 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 09:34:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 9, 2025 at 09:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 74 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

12.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-09 09:34:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.68680, -156.19910

Temperature

0.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.8 km

12.8 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 12 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 25 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 51 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Kialagvik

Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
Martin

Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Chiginagak

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States

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