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M2.6 Depth: 0.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 58 km E of Noatak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 17:07:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 17:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 58 km E of Noatak, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 17:07:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
67.47710, -161.60960
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower 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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