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M0.4 Depth: 6.2 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 92 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 23:20:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near 92 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 227 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 23:20:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.74250, -153.79983
Temperature
-11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower 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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