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M2.9 Depth: 31.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 47 km N of Valdez, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 08:13:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 47 km N of Valdez, Alaska (United States) on August 4, 2025 at 08:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 241 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
31.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 08:13:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.55910, -146.43820
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.4 km
Shallow
31.4 km
31.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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