M2.0 Depth: 226.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 80 km SSE of Chitina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 14:12:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 14:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 80 km SSE of Chitina, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 226 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 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

226.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 14:12:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.82650, -144.02170

Temperature

10.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

226 km

226 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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