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M2.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 69 km S of Shungnak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 00:59:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 00:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 69 km S of Shungnak, Alaska (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 00:59:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.26760, -157.23070
Temperature
-8.1°C

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Depth profile

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