M2.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 86 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 06:40:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 06:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 86 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 228 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 06:40:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.31891, -154.80034

Temperature

-14.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower 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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