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M2.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 18:22:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 18:22:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.49230, -150.87820
Temperature
-5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper 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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