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M1.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 69 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 15:34:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 15:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 69 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 15:34:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.30300, -152.33900
Temperature
-23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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