M2.1 Depth: 35.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 23 km W of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 22:13:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 23 km W of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska (United States) on October 29, 2025 at 22:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 172 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
35.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 22:13:49 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.96920, -151.12190
Temperature
-3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.5 km
Shallow
35.5 km
35.5 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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