M2.1 Depth: 28.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 27 km SE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 08:40:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 08:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 27 km SE of Susitna North, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
28.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 08:40:13 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.99722, -149.46313
Temperature
-2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.5 km
Shallow
28.5 km
28.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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