Earthquake 23 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (1.7 ml) (2025-09-20 16:51:37 UTC)
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 23 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska, at 2025-09-20 16:51:37 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 23 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.7
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_ak025c3867ys
Nearest Places
- Hidden Creek / 0.57 km
- Dutch Creek / 3.11 km
- Stony Creek / 4.29 km
- Basic Creek / 5.83 km
- Siwash Creek / 6.62 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.3
18 km SSW of Twentynine Palms, CA
Time:
Depth: 13.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
Java, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.1
15 km NE of Yerington, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 5.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.8
JAVA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.8
Java, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.5
60 km N of Petersville, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 111.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 111.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
50 km NNE of Chase, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 62.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 62.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
22 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 60.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 60.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)