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M2.7 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 08:37:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC. United States: 238 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 08:37:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
67.32630, -156.24850
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 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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