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M2.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 08:43:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on February 4, 2026 at 08:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 08:43:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
57.98500, -151.76200
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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