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M2.8 Depth: 85.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 26 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 00:35:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 26 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States) on November 26, 2025 at 00:35 UTC. At around 85 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
85.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-26 00:35:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.77571, -151.74950
Temperature
-13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.5 km
Intermediate
85.5 km
85.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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