M1.5 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 12 km NE of Fox, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 16:11:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 12 km NE of Fox, Alaska (United States) on December 8, 2025 at 16:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

7.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-08 16:11:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

65.02442, -147.40697

Temperature

-28.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.8 km

7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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