M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 02:39:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States) on July 25, 2025 at 02:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 248 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-25 02:39:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

61.26710, -152.51640

Temperature

1.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
Iliamna

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
Augustine

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Douglas

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