M2.6 Depth: 42.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 25 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 16:48:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 25 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska (United States) on November 24, 2025 at 16:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 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. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 16:48:42 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.24347, -151.44130
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 km
42 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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