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M2.5 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 38 km SE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 14:50:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 38 km SE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States) on January 2, 2026 at 14:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 14:50:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.72400, -146.31100
Temperature
-26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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