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M2.3 Depth: 130.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 72 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 06:59:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 06:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 72 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 06:59:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.80200, -154.52800
Temperature
-10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 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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