M2.6 Depth: 129.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 10:12:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska Peninsula (United States) on September 28, 2025 at 10:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 168 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

129.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-28 10:12:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

isc

Coordinates

57.13600, -157.95800

Temperature

2.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

129 km

129 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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