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M2.8 Depth: 51.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 17:34:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 230 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
51.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 17:34:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
58.69780, -152.53160
Temperature
-4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.7 km
Shallow
51.7 km
51.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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