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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Northern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 22:17:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Northern Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 22:17:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
gfz
Coordinates
68.42000, -156.55000
Temperature
-28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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  • Imuruk Lake
    Distance: 440 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 300 ·United States

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