Back to map
M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 102 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 11:45:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 102 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on December 17, 2025 at 11:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 11:45:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.07500, -141.22000
Temperature
-8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Churchill
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 262 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Alligator Lake
    Distance: 322 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada
  • Fort Selkirk
    Distance: 377 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Canada
  • Atlin Volcanic Field
    Distance: 440 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'880 m ·Canada
  • Edgecumbe
    Distance: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -2080 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share