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M2.4 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 101 km S of Lowell Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-05-21 22:07:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 101 km S of Lowell Point, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 11 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
M2.4
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 22:07:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.15760, -149.46530
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 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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