M2.0 Depth: 88.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 50 km NW of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 07:36:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 50 km NW of Beluga, Alaska (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 07:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
88.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 07:36:44 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.51553, -151.60605
Temperature
-2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.9 km
Intermediate
88.9 km
88.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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