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M2.0 Depth: 45.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 13 km SSW of Clam Gulch, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 04:46:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 04:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km SSW of Clam Gulch, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
45.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 04:46:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.11200, -151.44300
Temperature
-5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.3 km
Shallow
45.3 km
45.3 km — deeper 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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