Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 59.3 km
- Source
- USGS
65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
M2.5 Earthquake near 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 59 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 USGS.
Details
ID
586981dd0602196243fc8193b0e810a79df5c029
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
59.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 18:38:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.23900,
-155.35200
Temperature
10.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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