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M2.0 Depth: 111.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 55 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 21:18:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 55 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on August 23, 2025 at 21:18 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
111.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 21:18:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.93370, -151.28060
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.7 km
Intermediate
111.7 km
111.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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