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M2.0 Depth: 57.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 18 km N of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 10:07:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 18 km N of Susitna, Alaska (United States) on May 23, 2025 at 10:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
57.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 10:07:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.70340, -150.46110
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.9 km
Shallow
57.9 km
57.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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