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M2.0 Depth: 40.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 12 km WNW of Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 02:06:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 12 km WNW of Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on May 31, 2025 at 02:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
40.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 02:06:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.25310, -150.11540
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.7 km
Shallow
40.7 km
40.7 km — deeper 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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