M1.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 22 km N of Four Mile Road, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 03:41:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 03:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 22 km N of Four Mile Road, 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: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 03:41:10 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.80758, -149.12064
Temperature
-9.1°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 (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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