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M4.9 Depth: 0.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 22:17:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States) on December 10, 2025 at 22:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 22:17:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
68.30800, -156.46200
Temperature
-28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 434 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 300 ·United States

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