M2.1 Depth: 63.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 24 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 17:03:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 24 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 17:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 232 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

63.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 17:03:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.73600, -150.75100

Temperature

-15.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

63.7 km

63.7 km — deeper 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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