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M2.1 Depth: 174.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 48 km SE of Egegik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 14:34:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 48 km SE of Egegik, Alaska (United States) on August 3, 2025 at 14:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 174 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: 237 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
174.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 14:34:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.91430, -156.77500
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 174 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 174 km
Intermediate
174 km
174 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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