M1.5 Depth: 4.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 13 km ENE of Fox, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 00:03:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 13 km ENE of Fox, Alaska (United States) on December 28, 2025 at 00:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

4.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 00:03:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

65.00200, -147.35500

Temperature

-37.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.5 km

4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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