M2.0 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 22:26:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 22:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

7.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 22:26:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

57.77030, -155.79570

Temperature

8.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.4 km

7.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 25 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 44 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Martin

Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Mageik

Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
Trident

Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States

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