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M2.7 Depth: 89.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 18 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 06:32:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near 18 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on November 26, 2025 at 06:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
89.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-26 06:32:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.54584, -151.09995
Temperature
-7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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