2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 36 km WNW of Cantwell, AlaskaOctober 25, 2025

2025-10-25 19:41:27 UTC (2025-10-25) · approx. 9:41 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:41 UTC9:41 AM UTC-10
Depth0.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates63.554°, -149.593°
Felt by1DYFI response
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On October 25, 2025 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 36 km WNW of Cantwell, Alaska, at a depth of 0.1 km and coordinates 63.5540°, -149.5934°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 37 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.55°, -149.59°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.6 earthquake near 36 km WNW of Cantwell, Alaska

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
63.5540°N
-149.5934°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025dp5pi38
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
104
RMS Residual
0.84 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-15 22:46:53 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.6 earthquake near Cantwell, Alaska?

The magnitude 2.6 earthquake that struck 36 km WNW of Cantwell, Alaska on October 25, 2025 at 19:41 UTC had a depth of 0.1 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025dp5pi38). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 25, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 36 km WNW of Cantwell, AlaskaOctober 25, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025dp5pi38/