M2.0 Depth: 96.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 44 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 06:43:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 44 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States) on August 8, 2025 at 06:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 96 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

96.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 06:43:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.26990, -152.33630

Temperature

7.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

96.2 km

96.2 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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