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M2.2 Depth: 35.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 41 km NE of Chenega, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 06:39:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 41 km NE of Chenega, Alaska (United States) on September 25, 2025 at 06:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
35.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 06:39:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.32710, -147.48710
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.2 km
Shallow
35.2 km
35.2 km — deeper than 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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