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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 20:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States) on October 14, 2025 at 20:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 20:58:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.61940, -154.76520
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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