M2.2 Depth: 87.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 26 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 18:07:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 26 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

87.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 18:07:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.82100, -151.70000

Temperature

-4.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

87.7 km

87.7 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

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