M1.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 34 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-14 01:14:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 14, 2025 at 01:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 34 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-14 01:14:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.79060, -150.36550

Temperature

-4.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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