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M2.1 Depth: 26.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 50 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 18:01:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 50 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (United States) on May 24, 2025 at 18:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
26.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 18:01:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.15920, -151.76870
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.6 km
Shallow
26.6 km
26.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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