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M1.9 Depth: 72.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 52 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 06:19:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 52 km N of Chase, Alaska (United States) on December 20, 2025 at 06:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 210 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
72.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 06:19:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.92200, -150.04000
Temperature
-16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.3 km
Intermediate
72.3 km
72.3 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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