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M2.8 Depth: 35.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 18:13:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States) on July 24, 2025 at 18:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 246 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
35.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 18:13:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.13700, -149.57700
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.2 km
Shallow
35.2 km
35.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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