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M2.1 Depth: 110.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 54 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 19:29:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 54 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on December 1, 2025 at 19:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 110 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
110.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 19:29:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.92954, -151.25693
Temperature
-2.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110 km
Intermediate
110 km
110 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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