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M2.5 Depth: 10.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 54 km E of Shaktoolik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 18:39:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 18:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 54 km E of Shaktoolik, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 18:39:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.27710, -160.08810
Temperature
-21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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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