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M2.7 Depth: 25.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 91 km ESE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 18:34:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near 91 km ESE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska (United States) on December 23, 2025 at 18:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 259 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 18:34:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.31200, -141.85800
Temperature
-38.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 km
25.4 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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