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M2.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 31 km SE of Valdez, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 06:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 06:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 31 km SE of Valdez, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 165 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 06:42:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.90700, -146.00520
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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