M1.5 Depth: 73.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 33 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 03:39:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 33 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 251 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

73.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 03:39:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.10500, -152.25100

Temperature

-6.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

73.2 km

73.2 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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