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M2.2 Depth: 19.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 54 km NE of Chenega, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 12:53:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 54 km NE of Chenega, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 216 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 12:53:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.36500, -147.22800
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 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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