M2.6 Depth: 141.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 66 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 23:46:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 66 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States) on December 14, 2025 at 23:46 UTC. At around 142 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

141.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 23:46:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.76500, -156.39000

Temperature

-13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

141.9 km

141.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 2 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 11 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 59 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Kialagvik

Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
Martin

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Chiginagak

Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States

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