M2.0 Depth: 101.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 23 km ENE of Denali Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 03:41:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 23 km ENE of Denali Park, Alaska (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 03:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 228 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
101.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 03:41:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.82900, -148.48600
Temperature
-25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101 km
Intermediate
101 km
101 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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