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M2.4 Depth: 92.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 29 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 06:20:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 06:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 29 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
92.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 06:20:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.58619, -151.30090
Temperature
-14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92.3 km
Intermediate
92.3 km
92.3 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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