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M1.7 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 16 km NNE of Fort Yukon, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-22 22:02:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2025 at 22:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 16 km NNE of Fort Yukon, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-22 22:02:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.71010, -145.19190
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower 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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