M2.5 Depth: 108.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 09:02:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 09:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Alaska Peninsula (United States). At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

108.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 09:02:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

isc

Coordinates

57.64500, -156.31000

Temperature

6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

108 km

108 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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Ukinrek Maars

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Kialagvik

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Chiginagak

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Martin

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