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M2.0 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 73 km S of Shungnak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 07:55:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2025 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 73 km S of Shungnak, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 07:55:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.23950, -157.44750
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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