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M2.6 Depth: 29.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 105 km NNE of Ambler, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 17:20:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 105 km NNE of Ambler, Alaska (United States) on November 24, 2025 at 17:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 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 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
29.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 17:20:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
67.91516, -156.66216
Temperature
-21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.2 km
Shallow
29.2 km
29.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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