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M2.2 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 55 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 10:39:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 55 km SW of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on October 5, 2025 at 10:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 10:39:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.21380, -155.10840
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 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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