M2.9 Depth: 120.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 78 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 07:35:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 78 km W of Salamatof, Alaska (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 07:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 233 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

120.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 07:35:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.67600, -152.75600

Temperature

-25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

120.4 km

120.4 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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