M2.4 Depth: 63.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 19 km ESE of Clam Gulch, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 06:19:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 19 km ESE of Clam Gulch, Alaska (United States) on December 3, 2025 at 06:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 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 USGS. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
63.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 06:19:32 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.17924, -151.06395
Temperature
-2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.7 km
Shallow
63.7 km
63.7 km — deeper 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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