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M2.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 14 km E of Old Harbor, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 05:37:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 14 km E of Old Harbor, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 05:37:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.19730, -153.06670
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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