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M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 100 km E of Cordova, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 10:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 100 km E of Cordova, Alaska (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 10:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 232 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 10:35:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.50000, -143.92400
Temperature
-11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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