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M2.9 Depth: 24.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 63 km SSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-12-16 23:17:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 63 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on December 16, 2025 at 23:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
24.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 23:17:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.33900, -176.96700
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.4 km
Shallow
24.4 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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