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M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Northern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 11:56:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 11:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Northern Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 11:56:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
66.37100, -157.51400
Temperature
-1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 494 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

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