M2.8 Depth: 116.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 53 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 11:07:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 53 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 11:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
116.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 11:07:05 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.96100, -151.02400
Temperature
-21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.8 km
Intermediate
116.8 km
116.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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