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M1.7 Depth: 70.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km SE of Fritz Creek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 06:07:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 5 km SE of Fritz Creek, Alaska (United States) on August 24, 2025 at 06:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
70.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 06:07:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.69820, -151.23850
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.7 km
Intermediate
70.7 km
70.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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