M2.0 Depth: 27.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 13 km W of Willow, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 02:33:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 02:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km W of Willow, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

27.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 02:33:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.77120, -150.29230

Temperature

-0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27.4 km

27.4 km — deeper 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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