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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 13:25:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 13:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 13:25:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
63.36410, -152.00150
Temperature
-4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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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