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M2.5 Depth: 39.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 15:45:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2025 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 40 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 EMSC. United States: 251 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
39.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 15:45:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.71260, -149.77390
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.7 km
Shallow
39.7 km
39.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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