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M2.2 Depth: 42.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 6 km S of Big Lake, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 09:43:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 6 km S of Big Lake, Alaska (United States) on October 21, 2025 at 09:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 09:43:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.45990, -149.94190
Temperature
-2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 km
42 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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