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M2.3 Depth: 25.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 170 km SE of Chignik, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-02-24 19:54:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2025 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 170 km SE of Chignik, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
25.1 km
UTC time
2025-02-24 19:54:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.11400, -156.68680

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.1 km
Shallow
25.1 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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