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M2.4 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 49 km S of Ugashik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 11:22:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 11:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 49 km S of Ugashik, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 11:22:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.07024, -157.48096
Temperature
-13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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