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M2.8 Depth: 92.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 39 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 06:37:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 39 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States) on July 9, 2025 at 06:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
92.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-09 06:37:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.67430, -151.73340
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92.6 km
Intermediate
92.6 km
92.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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