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M2.2 Depth: 73.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 26 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 18:17:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 26 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska (United States) on October 9, 2025 at 18:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
73.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 18:17:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.95260, -152.21310
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.9 km
Intermediate
73.9 km
73.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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