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M2.7 Depth: 0.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 35 km W of Akhiok, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 23:47:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 35 km W of Akhiok, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 227 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 23:47:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.89500, -154.75400
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 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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    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
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