M2.0 Depth: 62.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 78 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 23:57:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 23:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 78 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

62.5 km

UTC time

2025-05-23 23:57:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.93490, -153.01540

Temperature

8.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

62.5 km

62.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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