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M2.1 Depth: 78.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 54 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 06:58:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 54 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States) on December 5, 2025 at 06:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
78.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 06:58:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.93838, -149.99916
Temperature
-7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.5 km
Intermediate
78.5 km
78.5 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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