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M2.7 Depth: 78.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 35 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 15:21:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near 35 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States) on December 31, 2025 at 15:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
78.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 15:21:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.85000, -152.44000
Temperature
-8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.9 km
Intermediate
78.9 km
78.9 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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