M2.3 Depth: 52.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 36 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 19:39:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 36 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (United States) on November 8, 2025 at 19:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

52.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-08 19:39:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.21440, -152.23620

Temperature

2.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52.5 km

52.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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