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M2.0 Depth: 70.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 27 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 20:57:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 27 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 220 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
70.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 20:57:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.19400, -148.63600
Temperature
-21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.5 km
Intermediate
70.5 km
70.5 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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