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M2.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Northern Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 23:05:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Northern Alaska (United States) on December 25, 2025 at 23:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 198 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 23:05:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
65.43200, -151.50100
Temperature
-29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

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