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M2.8 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 18:17:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2025 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 18:17:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
58.32160, -133.51980
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower 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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