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M2.4 Depth: 85.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 21 km W of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 18:45:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 21 km W of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on December 14, 2025 at 18:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. 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: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
85.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 18:45:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.47300, -151.18600
Temperature
-15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.3 km
Intermediate
85.3 km
85.3 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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