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M2.6 Depth: 13.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 18:47:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN ALASKA (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 18:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 18:47:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
65.16740, -154.31440
Temperature
-19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — close to 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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