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M2.0 Depth: 250.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 19 km S of Chitina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 20:06:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 19 km S of Chitina, 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 220 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
250.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 20:06:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.33980, -144.42110
Temperature
-10.9°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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