M2.9 Depth: 81.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 29 km WNW of Clam Gulch, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 12:05:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 29 km WNW of Clam Gulch, Alaska (United States) on December 14, 2025 at 12:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
81.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 12:05:14 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.37400, -151.84800
Temperature
-5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.3 km
Intermediate
81.3 km
81.3 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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