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M2.8 Depth: 250.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 31 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 21:12:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 31 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States). At around 250 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
250.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 21:12:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.72870, -150.19100
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 250 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 250 km
Intermediate
250 km
250 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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