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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 22 km E of Hughes, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 12:36:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 22 km E of Hughes, Alaska (United States) on October 18, 2025 at 12:36 UTC. 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 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 12:36:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.05070, -153.75390
Temperature
-2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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    Distance: 333 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
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    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States

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