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M1.8 Depth: 117.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 73 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 18:14:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 73 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States) on December 25, 2025 at 18:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. 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. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
117.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 18:14:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.15000, -150.55000
Temperature
-18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117.4 km
Intermediate
117.4 km
117.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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