M2.6 Depth: 69.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kodiak Island region (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 11:36:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island region (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 11:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

69.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 11:36:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

isc

Coordinates

58.96700, -152.18300

Temperature

6.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

69 km

69 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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