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M2.0 Depth: 40.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 67 km E of Chignik, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-02-21 08:21:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2025 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 67 km E of Chignik, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 41 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
40.5 km
UTC time
2025-02-21 08:21:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.35730, -157.31820

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.5 km
Shallow
40.5 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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