M2.1 Depth: 75.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 27 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 04:40:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 04:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 27 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. 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 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

75.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 04:40:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.60130, -151.82880

Temperature

7.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75.3 km

75.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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