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M2.5 Depth: 12.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-08 17:54:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 8, 2026 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 17:54:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
62.64840, -151.46530
Temperature
-13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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