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M2.3 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 05:02:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 05:02:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.83810, -148.43220
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — deeper 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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