M2.3 Depth: 58.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 53 km ENE of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 22:14:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 53 km ENE of Chase, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 58 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: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 22:14:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

62.71500, -149.24400

Temperature

-15.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 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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