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M2.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Southern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 08:12:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Southern Alaska (United States) on October 21, 2025 at 08:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 08:12:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
61.73600, -147.46200
Temperature
-8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — close to 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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