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M2.5 Depth: 42.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 20 km NW of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 23:54:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 20 km NW of Fox River, Alaska (United States) on November 21, 2025 at 23:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
42.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 23:54:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.99438, -151.19424
Temperature
-4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.1 km
Shallow
42.1 km
42.1 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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