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M2.5 Depth: 21.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 6 km S of Womens Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 14:42:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2025 at 14:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 6 km S of Womens Bay, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 14:42:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.62150, -152.66910
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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