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M2.1 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 33 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 01:47:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 01:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 33 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 01:47:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.37680, -154.88730
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
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    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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