M2.2 Depth: 2.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 126 km SSW of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 15:07:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 126 km SSW of McCarthy, Alaska (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 15:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 15:07:08 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.33494, -143.47742
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 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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