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M2.0 Depth: 52.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 52 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 01:34:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 01:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 52 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 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: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
52.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 01:34:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.28690, -155.14510
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.6 km
Shallow
52.6 km
52.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 67 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 102 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States

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