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M2.0 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 23:46:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States) on July 9, 2025 at 23:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-09 23:46:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.31300, -152.51250
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower 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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