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M2.6 Depth: 38.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 29 km SW of Hope, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 19:41:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2025 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 29 km SW of Hope, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
38.3 km
UTC time
2025-04-29 19:41:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.75070, -150.05270
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.3 km
Shallow
38.3 km
38.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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