M2.6 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 146 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-02-24 18:19:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2025 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 146 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-02-24 18:19:57 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.89200, -155.59580

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 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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