M2.1 Depth: 152.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 59 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 16:03:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 59 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska (United States). At around 152 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 241 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
152.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 16:03:44 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.20950, -153.25210
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152.1 km
Intermediate
152.1 km
152.1 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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