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M2.7 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 18:34:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC. United States: 259 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 18:34:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
66.33100, -141.62690
Temperature
-34.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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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    Distance: 405 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
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    Distance: 495 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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