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M2.9 Depth: 95.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 36 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 10:45:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 10:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 36 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 238 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
95.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 10:45:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.69950, -151.70670
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95.7 km
Intermediate
95.7 km
95.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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