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M0.8 Depth: 13.1 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 9 km S of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 12:40:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 12:40 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 9 km S of Salcha, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 12:40:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.44100, -146.93800
Temperature
-17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to 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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