10 Dec 2025, 22:17 UTC · Dec 10, 5:17 PM ET

M4.2 earthquake 148 km NNE of Ambler, Alaska

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 148 km NNE of Ambler, Alaska at Dec 10, 5:17 PM ET, 1 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 1 people reported feeling it.

M2.4 110 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaM2.4 113 km NE of Kobuk, AlaskaM2.5 111 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaM2.5 69 km NE of Ambler, AlaskaM2.5 141 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaM2.6 60 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaM2.6 103 km NNE of Ambler, AlaskaM2.6 77 km NNE of Ambler, AlaskaM2.7 123 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaM2.7 146 km W of Anaktuvuk Pass, AlaskaM2.8 118 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaM3.0 112 km N of Ambler, AlaskaM4.2 148 km NNE of Ambler, Alaska
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.2 ml
Time10 Dec 2025, 22:17 UTC
Location68.308°, -156.462° – 148 km NNE of Ambler, Alaska
Depth0.5 km
Felt reports1
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)4.5
USGS eventak2025yhikfe
Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
3.0112 km N of Ambler, AlaskaDec 8, 7:50 AM
312 d ago
20 km–
2.8118 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaApr 13, 6:55 PM
186 d ago
3 km–
2.7123 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaAug 15, 12:20 PM
62 d ago
10 km–
2.7146 km W of Anaktuvuk Pass, AlaskaApr 14, 2:49 PM
185 d ago
1 km–
2.660 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaAug 22, 5:33 PM
55 d ago
2 km–
2.6103 km NNE of Ambler, AlaskaNov 24, 12:20 PM
326 d ago
19 km–
2.677 km NNE of Ambler, AlaskaOct 15, 5:59 PM
366 d ago
5 km–
2.5111 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaAug 20, 9:50 PM
57 d ago
4 km–
2.569 km NE of Ambler, AlaskaOct 17, 10:35 AM
364 d ago
0 km–
2.5141 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaOct 10, 8:44 PM
371 d ago
0 km–
2.4110 km NNE of Kobuk, AlaskaAug 22, 5:13 AM
55 d ago
4 km–
2.4113 km NE of Kobuk, AlaskaOct 12, 5:06 PM
369 d ago
0 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 148 km NNE of Ambler, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 4.2 (ml), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 1 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.5 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.0.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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