M2.1 Depth: 205.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 46 km SSE of Cordova, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 03:20:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 46 km SSE of Cordova, Alaska (United States) on September 21, 2025 at 03:20 UTC. At around 206 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
205.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 03:20:38 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.19760, -145.29180
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205.6 km
Intermediate
205.6 km
205.6 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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