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M2.2 Depth: 60.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 59 km NNE of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 13:51:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 59 km NNE of Chase, Alaska (United States) on November 15, 2025 at 13:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
60.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 13:51:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.96450, -149.76940
Temperature
-12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.5 km
Shallow
60.5 km
60.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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