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M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Northern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 09:48:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 30, 2025 at 09:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Northern Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 18 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 ISC. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 09:48:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
66.59800, -141.05000
Temperature
-9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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