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M2.1 Depth: 85.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 36 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 00:59:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 36 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States) on December 12, 2025 at 00:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
85.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 00:59:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.82800, -152.47300
Temperature
-5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.6 km
Intermediate
85.6 km
85.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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