M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 23 km NE of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 16:29:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 16:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 23 km NE of Chase, Alaska (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 16:29:03 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.58800, -149.75930
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 304 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
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