M2.5 earthquake — 21 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 21 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska on Nov 12, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 0 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 0.2 km |
| Coordinates | 60.714, -150.599 |
| Time | Nov 12, 06:11 UTC |
| Location | 21 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026wkhhbr |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.5 | 28 km | Nov 8, 14:46 UTC | 27 km NNW of Cooper Landing, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 39 km | Nov 9, 17:29 UTC | 3 km NNE of Salamatof, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 51 km | Nov 7, 08:03 UTC | 2 km N of Tyonek, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 54 km | Nov 12, 13:10 UTC | 24 km ESE of Kasilof, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 56 km | Nov 10, 16:31 UTC | 9 km WNW of Kalifornsky, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 56 km | Nov 7, 02:17 UTC | 0 km ESE of Kasilof, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.