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M2.0 Depth: 20.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 165 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 23:45:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 165 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on June 27, 2025 at 23:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
20.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 23:45:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.95770, -142.55460
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.2 km
Shallow
20.2 km
20.2 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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