M1.8 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 23:20:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Kenai Peninsula Borough (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 227 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

15.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 23:20:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Kenai Peninsula Borough

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.75300, -153.74300

Temperature

-8.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.5 km

15.5 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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