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M2.7 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Northern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 18:34:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Northern Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 259 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 18:34:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
66.33200, -141.77200
Temperature
-38.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 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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    Distance: 493 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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