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M2.1 Depth: 116.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 09:15:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 09:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
116.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 09:15:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
58.96270, -154.21430
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.6 km
Intermediate
116.6 km
116.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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