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M2.2 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 37 km SSW of Tonsina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-04 04:59:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 37 km SSW of Tonsina, Alaska (United States) on November 4, 2025 at 04:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-04 04:59:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.36000, -145.49670
Temperature
-9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — deeper 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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