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M2.0 Depth: 217.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 37 km ENE of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-09 19:19:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 37 km ENE of Fox River, Alaska (United States) on May 9, 2025 at 19:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 217 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 220 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
217.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-09 19:19:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.99660, -150.35530
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 217 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 217 km
Intermediate
217 km
217 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 187 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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