M2.8 Depth: 86.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 60 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 17:39:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 60 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

86.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-28 17:39:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.60448, -155.45859

Temperature

4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

86.5 km

86.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

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Ugashik-Peulik

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Martin

Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Mageik

Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 68 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Trident

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