M2.9 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 41 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 16:23:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 41 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska (United States) on November 19, 2025 at 16:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

1.6 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 16:23:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.68099, -147.35074

Temperature

3.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1.6 km

1.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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