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M2.3 Depth: 70.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 27 km W of Nikiski, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-01 22:45:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 27 km W of Nikiski, Alaska (United States) on November 1, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. 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 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
70.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-01 22:45:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.73720, -151.78020
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.2 km
Intermediate
70.2 km
70.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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