M2.5 Depth: 88.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 66 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 14:58:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 66 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 14:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

88.9 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 14:58:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.06821, -150.39934

Temperature

-6.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

88.9 km

88.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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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