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M2.0 Depth: 87.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 68 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 14:42:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 68 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on October 19, 2025 at 14:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
87.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 14:42:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.07900, -150.34140
Temperature
-10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.7 km
Intermediate
87.7 km
87.7 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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