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M2.7 Depth: 118.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 19:24:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States) on October 15, 2025 at 19:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
118.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 19:24:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.75960, -153.25670
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.8 km
Intermediate
118.8 km
118.8 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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