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M2.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 15:48:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 15:48:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
57.19620, -153.42350
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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