M2.2 Depth: 3.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 32 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 14:29:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 32 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States) on August 7, 2025 at 14:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-07 14:29:21 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.31070, -151.33480
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — shallower 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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