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M2.0 Depth: 0.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 70 km E of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 10:30:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 70 km E of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 10:30:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.50257, -147.56003
Temperature
-8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 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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