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M2.0 Depth: 4.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 26 km NE of Beaver, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 02:37:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 26 km NE of Beaver, Alaska (United States) on May 10, 2025 at 02:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 223 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 02:37:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.54830, -147.04110
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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