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M2.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 52 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 23:39:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near 52 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on May 14, 2025 at 23:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 23:39:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.95850, -140.18190
Temperature
0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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