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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 80 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 16:56:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 80 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 16:56:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.23820, -139.33870
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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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