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M1.8 Depth: 78.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 59 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 21:09:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 59 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 240 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
78.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 21:09:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.97954, -149.96144
Temperature
-11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.7 km
Intermediate
78.7 km
78.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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