M2.3 Depth: 84.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 16 km W of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-02 07:26:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 16 km W of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on November 2, 2025 at 07:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

84.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-02 07:26:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.52140, -151.07320

Temperature

-1.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84.2 km

84.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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