Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.
M2.7 Earthquake near ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS. on December 16, 2025 at 23:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
1449532bc15b1d1640603bc7d39fd31cda097453
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 23:26:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.30080,
-177.03750
Temperature
4.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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
Volcanoes nearby
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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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