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M1.7 Depth: 87.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 36 km S of King Cove, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 16:39:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2025 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 36 km S of King Cove, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
87.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 16:39:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.73050, -162.25740
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.3 km
Intermediate
87.3 km
87.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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