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M2.0 Depth: 8.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 81 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 22:26:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 22:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 81 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 22:26:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.81850, -155.73620
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 20 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
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    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 46 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States

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