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M2.2 Depth: 42.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 23 km WSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 17:39:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 23 km WSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska (United States) on November 17, 2025 at 17:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
42.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 17:39:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.21940, -150.64360
Temperature
-4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.1 km
Shallow
42.1 km
42.1 km — deeper 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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