M2.8 earthquake — 16 km E of Willow, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 16 km E of Willow, Alaska on Jul 25, 2026 at 17:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 16.5 km |
| Coordinates | 61.774, -149.730 |
| Time | Jul 25, 17:14 UTC |
| Location | 16 km E of Willow, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026opyztl |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 9 km | Jul 28, 19:24 UTC | 13 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 38 km | Jul 27, 06:06 UTC | 23 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 50 km | Jul 23, 13:30 UTC | 7 km NW of Susitna North, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 72 km | Jul 26, 08:09 UTC | 24 km SW of Susitna, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 80 km | Jul 27, 00:28 UTC | 58 km NNW of Chickaloon, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 111 km | Jul 22, 06:14 UTC | 35 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.