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M2.3 Depth: 35.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 20 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-11 15:50:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 11, 2025 at 15:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 20 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
35.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-11 15:50:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.68850, -150.56440
Temperature
-14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.5 km
Shallow
35.5 km
35.5 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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