M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 01:55:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 01:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 248 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-24 01:55:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

59.83530, -141.77490

Temperature

1.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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