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M2.1 Depth: 25.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 46 km NW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 14:02:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 14:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 46 km NW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 14:02:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.23530, -144.36267
Temperature
-1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.6 km
Shallow
25.6 km
25.6 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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