M2.1 Depth: 126.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 64 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 12:55:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2025 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 64 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 248 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

126.8 km

UTC time

2025-07-25 12:55:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.07160, -150.92260

Temperature

0.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

126.8 km

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

Regional average: 15.3 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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