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M2.0 Depth: 69.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 19 km WNW of Salamatof, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 12:28:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 12:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 19 km WNW of Salamatof, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
69.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 12:28:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.67700, -151.65610
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.4 km
Shallow
69.4 km
69.4 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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