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M2.5 Depth: 35.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 58 km S of Arctic Village, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 11:28:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 11:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 58 km S of Arctic Village, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
35.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 11:28:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
67.60270, -145.43590
Temperature
-4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.3 km
Shallow
35.3 km
35.3 km — deeper than 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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