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M2.7 Depth: 41.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 38 km E of Chignik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-26 18:17:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2025 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 38 km E of Chignik, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
41.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-26 18:17:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.23140, -157.79230
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.1 km
Shallow
41.1 km
41.1 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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