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M2.4 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 18 km NE of Beluga, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 20:45:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 18 km NE of Beluga, Alaska (United States) on October 26, 2025 at 20:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 20:45:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.27180, -150.85730
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 km — shallower 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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