M2.0 Depth: 20.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 0 km NNW of Tazlina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 02:55:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 02:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 0 km NNW of Tazlina, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

20.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-22 02:55:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.06572, -145.43814

Temperature

-9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20.5 km

20.5 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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