M2.9 Depth: 0.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 30 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 07:04:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 30 km S of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States) on December 13, 2025 at 07:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 07:04:48 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.27100, -151.64800
Temperature
-14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 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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