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M2.5 Depth: 35.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 152 km S of Chenega, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 04:07:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 152 km S of Chenega, Alaska (United States) on May 10, 2025 at 04:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
35.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 04:07:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.71100, -147.66360
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.8 km
Shallow
35.8 km
35.8 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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