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M2.1 Depth: 113.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 43 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 15:11:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 15:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 43 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 113 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 212 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
113.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 15:11:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.85950, -151.09840
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 113.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 113.3 km
Intermediate
113.3 km
113.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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