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M2.2 Depth: 4.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 50 km N of Beaver, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-08 23:14:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2025 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 50 km N of Beaver, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-08 23:14:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.81040, -147.57830
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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