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M2.0 Depth: 76.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 17 km NW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 18:06:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 17 km NW of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on September 19, 2025 at 18:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
76.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 18:06:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.62450, -150.97550
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.8 km
Intermediate
76.8 km
76.8 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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