M2.0 Depth: 21.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 69 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 15:54:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 69 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (United States) on August 24, 2025 at 15:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

21.9 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 15:54:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.24640, -151.50110

Temperature

13.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21.9 km

21.9 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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