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M2.2 Depth: 66.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 64 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 10:45:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 64 km NW of Aleneva, Alaska (United States) on December 23, 2025 at 10:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 67 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 251 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
66.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 10:45:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.48100, -153.66000
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.7 km
Shallow
66.7 km
66.7 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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