M1.2 Depth: 18.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 47 km W of Sitka, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 20:52:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 47 km W of Sitka, Alaska (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 20:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

18.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 20:52:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.07117, -136.10917

Temperature

-8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.3 km

18.3 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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