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M2.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near GULF OF ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 16:36:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near GULF OF ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 16:36:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.61680, -146.28200
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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