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M2.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 67 km SSW of Adak, Alaska

UTC time: 2025-12-16 23:17:16 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 23:17:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.32770, -177.05400
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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

  • Kanaga
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'307 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Bobrof
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 738 m ·United States
  • Moffett
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'196 m ·Last eruption: -1600 ·United States
  • Takawangha
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·United States
  • Tanaga
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'806 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·United States
  • Great Sitkin WATCH · ORANGE
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'740 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States

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