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M2.0 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 30 km SSW of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 06:28:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 30 km SSW of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States) on September 8, 2025 at 06:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 06:28:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.27030, -151.85830
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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