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M2.6 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 61 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 16:38:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 61 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States) on October 8, 2025 at 16:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 16:38:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.68480, -152.36950
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 km — shallower 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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