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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 75 km NE of Ruby, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 18:47:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 18:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 75 km NE of Ruby, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 225 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 18:47:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.19500, -154.30900
Temperature
-19.8°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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