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M0.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 7 km E of Fox, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 18:20:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 7 km E of Fox, Alaska (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 18:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 18:20:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.96900, -147.45500
Temperature
-19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
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