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M1.9 Depth: 30.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 51 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 14:11:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 51 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 14:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
30.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 14:11:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.60700, -146.23500
Temperature
-25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.2 km
Shallow
30.2 km
30.2 km — deeper 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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