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M1.8 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 51 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 12:33:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 51 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 247 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 12:33:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.57400, -150.69100
Temperature
-22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower 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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