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M2.0 Depth: 17.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 83 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 20:13:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 83 km ESE of Ugashik, Alaska (United States) on December 4, 2025 at 20:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 217 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 20:13:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.24262, -156.10785
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 km — close to 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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