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M2.5 Depth: 76.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 23:25:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.2 km
Intermediate
76.2 km
76.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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