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M2.1 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 76 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 23:02:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 76 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on December 11, 2025 at 23:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 23:02:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.04500, -140.65800
Temperature
-15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — close to 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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