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M2.5 Depth: 45.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 12:30:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 12:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.5 km
Shallow
45.5 km
45.5 km — deeper 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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