M1.2 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 49 km W of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 11:31:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 49 km W of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on December 23, 2025 at 11:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 247 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

6.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 11:31:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.38500, -149.93900

Temperature

-19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.5 km

6.5 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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