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M1.7 Depth: 212.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 59 km NW of Lake Louise, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 13:50:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 59 km NW of Lake Louise, Alaska (United States) on May 29, 2025 at 13:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 212 km. 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 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
212.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 13:50:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.68960, -147.28710
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212.4 km
Intermediate
212.4 km
212.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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