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M2.3 Depth: 28.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 61 km SE of Fox River, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-02 05:13:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 2, 2025 at 05:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 61 km SE of Fox River, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 29 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-02 05:13:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.53550, -150.08220
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.6 km
Shallow
28.6 km
28.6 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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