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M2.2 Depth: 42.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 15:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
42.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 15:36:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.37310, -150.33570
Temperature
-2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.2 km
Shallow
42.2 km
42.2 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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