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M2.6 Depth: 42.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 38 km S of Tolsona, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 00:30:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 38 km S of Tolsona, Alaska (United States) on August 12, 2025 at 00:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
42.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 00:30:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.74090, -146.09720
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.4 km
Shallow
42.4 km
42.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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