M2.1 Depth: 20.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 114 km E of Cordova, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 07:42:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 07:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 114 km E of Cordova, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

20.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 07:42:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.42000, -143.68300

Temperature

-6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20.4 km

20.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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