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M2.9 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 34 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 22:20:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 22:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 34 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 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. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 22:20:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.30620, -136.89040
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to 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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