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M2.2 Depth: 142.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 49 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 15:56:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 49 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States) on December 31, 2025 at 15:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 15:56:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.90100, -153.24600
Temperature
-15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 km
142 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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