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M1.7 Depth: 63.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 25 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 17:34:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2025 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 25 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
63.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-03 17:34:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.12700, -152.10290
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.2 km
Shallow
63.2 km
63.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

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