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M2.2 Depth: 29.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 8 km NNE of Susitna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 02:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 8 km NNE of Susitna, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 30 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: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
29.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 02:06:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.61800, -150.45300
Temperature
-12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.9 km
Shallow
29.9 km
29.9 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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