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M1.7 Depth: 33.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 41 km N of Glacier View, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 15:38:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 41 km N of Glacier View, Alaska (United States) on July 30, 2025 at 15:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 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: 257 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
33.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 15:38:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.17730, -147.80260
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.8 km
Shallow
33.8 km
33.8 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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