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M2.8 Depth: 19.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 14 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 15:41:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 15, 2025 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 14 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 15:41:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.13460, -148.22990
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 km
19.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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