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M2.3 Depth: 67.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 62 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 04:17:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 04:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 62 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
67.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 04:17:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.42710, -153.72200
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.6 km
Shallow
67.6 km
67.6 km — deeper 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

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