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M2.1 Depth: 55.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 21 km NNE of Nikiski, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-06 15:52:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 21 km NNE of Nikiski, Alaska (United States) on July 6, 2025 at 15:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 217 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-06 15:52:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.85460, -151.07630
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 km
55 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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