M1.7 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 64 km NW of Rampart, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 17:16:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 17:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 64 km NW of Rampart, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 17:16:24 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.97000, -151.01700
Temperature
-29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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