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M2.4 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-25 21:12:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 25, 2026 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 21:12:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.35000, -156.56000
Temperature
-3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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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