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M-0.2 Depth: 1.9 km

M-0.2 Earthquake near 86 km NW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 22:05:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 19, 2025 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude M-0.2 earthquake occurred near 86 km NW of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M-0.2
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 22:05:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.16817, -155.36917
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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