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M2.0 Depth: 120.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 72 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 08:55:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 72 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 08:55 UTC. At around 121 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
120.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 08:55:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.17600, -150.52500
Temperature
-11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.5 km
Intermediate
120.5 km
120.5 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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