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M2.2 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 66 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 10:25:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 66 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 10:25:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.14600, -139.71400
Temperature
-3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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