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M2.1 Depth: 61.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 37 km NNE of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 00:33:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 00:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 37 km NNE of Chase, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
61.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 00:33:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.73330, -149.70540
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.9 km
Shallow
61.9 km
61.9 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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