M2.2 Depth: 101.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 47 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 17:25:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 47 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 17:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

101.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 17:25:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.91772, -150.83189

Temperature

-5.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

101.7 km

101.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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