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M2.1 Depth: 128.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 47 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 17:53:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 47 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States) on May 26, 2025 at 17:53 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 km. 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 146 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
128.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 17:53:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.84690, -153.26870
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128 km
Intermediate
128 km
128 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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