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M2.9 Depth: 65.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 32 km W of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 06:07:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 32 km W of Susitna, Alaska (United States) on December 6, 2025 at 06:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
65.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 06:07:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.52154, -151.12505
Temperature
-9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.4 km
Shallow
65.4 km
65.4 km — deeper 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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