M2.0 Depth: 57.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 2 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 12:31:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 2 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

57.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-10 12:31:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.94700, -151.78400

Temperature

-4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57.2 km

57.2 km — deeper than 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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