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M2.5 Depth: 9.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 05:58:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near ALASKA PENINSULA (United States) on October 8, 2025 at 05:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 05:58:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
57.11400, -156.80540
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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