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M2.2 Depth: 1.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 52 km SSE of Cordova, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-03 15:15:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2025 at 15:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 52 km SSE of Cordova, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-03 15:15:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.09510, -145.43940

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 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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