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M2.0 Depth: 43.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 22 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-30 02:38:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 22 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska (United States) on April 30, 2025 at 02:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 02:38:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.19870, -158.09140
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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