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M2.2 Depth: 28.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 11 km NW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 18:10:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 11 km NW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska (United States) on December 29, 2025 at 18:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
28.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 18:10:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.43700, -150.12200
Temperature
-12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.5 km
Shallow
28.5 km
28.5 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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