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M2.1 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 14 km SE of Seldovia, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 06:12:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 06:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 14 km SE of Seldovia, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 06:12:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.33176, -151.57108
Temperature
-5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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