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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 87 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 18:06:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 87 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States) on August 29, 2025 at 18:06 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 18:06:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.01450, -156.27980
Temperature
13.8°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
  • Yantarni
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'345 m ·Last eruption: -800 ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 92 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 108 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States

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