M2.8 Depth: 138.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Southern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 08:43:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Southern Alaska (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 08:43 UTC. At around 138 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

138.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 08:43:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

isc

Coordinates

60.05200, -153.24200

Temperature

-9.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

138 km

138 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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