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M2.9 Depth: 66.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 45 km SSW of King Cove, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 19:14:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 45 km SSW of King Cove, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 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: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
66.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 19:14:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.70800, -162.66900
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.8 km
Shallow
66.8 km
66.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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