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M2.3 Depth: 72.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 17:54:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
72.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 17:54:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.42050, -151.85020
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.3 km
Intermediate
72.3 km
72.3 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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