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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 41 km E of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 01:00:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 41 km E of Chase, Alaska (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 01:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 01:00:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.47200, -149.29700
Temperature
-16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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