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M2.1 Depth: 58.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 34 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 21:06:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 34 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on December 26, 2025 at 21:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 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: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
58.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 21:06:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.87400, -154.36700
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.4 km
Shallow
58.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Denison
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States
  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 62 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Steller
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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