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M2.8 Depth: 46.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 03:02:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 03:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 46 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
46.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 03:02:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.35820, -150.08400
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.2 km
Shallow
46.2 km
46.2 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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