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M2.4 Depth: 62.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 23 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 02:24:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 23 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska (United States) on June 27, 2025 at 02:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 02:24:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.21800, -158.04500
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62 km
Shallow
62 km
62 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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