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M2.3 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 119 km SSW of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 21:10:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 21:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 119 km SSW of McCarthy, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 21:10:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.38520, -143.36900
Temperature
-5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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