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M1.8 Depth: 104.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 63 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 11:56:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 63 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States) on December 26, 2025 at 11:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 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 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
104.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 11:56:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.93800, -152.34400
Temperature
-16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.7 km
Intermediate
104.7 km
104.7 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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