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M2.3 Depth: 102.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 53 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 10:27:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 10:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 53 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 223 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
102.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 10:27:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.94400, -152.72300
Temperature
-5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 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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    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
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    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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