M2.7 Depth: 9.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 48 km SW of Central, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 12:43:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 25, 2025 at 12:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 48 km SW of Central, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 12:43:36 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.26710, -145.54820
Temperature
-7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower 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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