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M2.9 Depth: 127.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 23:28:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 228 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
127.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 23:28:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.22670, -150.59740
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127.6 km
Intermediate
127.6 km
127.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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