Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
67 km SSW of Adak, Alaska
M2.9 Earthquake near 67 km SSW of Adak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On December 16, 2025 at 23:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 67 km SSW of Adak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 35 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.
Details
ID
8f1ea106f25479b2f548f0160787003788599ce0
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 23:17:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.32770,
-177.05400
Temperature
4.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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
Volcanoes nearby
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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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