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M2.6 Depth: 30.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 2 km ENE of Gateway, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 15:48:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 2 km ENE of Gateway, Alaska (United States) on September 24, 2025 at 15:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
30.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 15:48:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.57680, -149.20140
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.8 km
Shallow
30.8 km
30.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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