M2.5 Depth: 33.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 34 km W of Seward, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 07:13:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 34 km W of Seward, Alaska (United States) on December 30, 2025 at 07:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

33.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 07:13:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.14800, -150.06100

Temperature

-7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33.7 km

33.7 km — deeper 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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