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M2.2 Depth: 33.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 45 km SE of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 11:26:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 28, 2025 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 45 km SE of Fox River, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 33 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
33.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 11:26:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.59660, -150.34080
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.3 km
Shallow
33.3 km
33.3 km — deeper 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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