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M2.1 Depth: 26.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 42 km NNW of Chickaloon, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 00:39:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 42 km NNW of Chickaloon, Alaska (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 00:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
26.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 00:39:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.16927, -148.67555
Temperature
-9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.3 km
Shallow
26.3 km
26.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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