M2.0 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 55 km WNW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-02-15 11:02:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2025 at 11:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 55 km WNW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

6.8 km

UTC time

2025-02-15 11:02:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.80030, -136.91780

Temperature

0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.8 km

6.8 km — close to the regional average (5.8 km)

Regional average: 5.8 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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