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M2.6 Depth: 74.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 21:34:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 247 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
74.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 21:34:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.06440, -153.07650
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.8 km
Intermediate
74.8 km
74.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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