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M1.7 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 35 km WSW of Newhalen, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 02:21:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 02:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 35 km WSW of Newhalen, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 02:21:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.62090, -155.49300
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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