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M2.3 Depth: 83.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 32 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 14:11:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 32 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States) on December 23, 2025 at 14:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 247 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
83.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 14:11:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.64400, -151.91800
Temperature
-14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.9 km
Intermediate
83.9 km
83.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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