31 Dec 2025, 20:36 UTC · Dec 31, 3:36 PM ET · tsunami flag

M4.0 earthquake 60 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 60 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska at Dec 31, 3:36 PM ET, 117 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 3 people reported feeling it.

M3.9 25 km NW of Anchor Point, AlaskaM3.9 59 km NE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaM4.0 60 km W of Happy Valley, AlaskaM4.0 44 km W of Happy Valley, AlaskaM4.0 42 km WNW of Nanwalek, AlaskaM4.0 52 km WNW of Nanwalek, AlaskaM4.1 32 km W of Anchor Point, AlaskaM4.1 30 km W of Anchor Point, AlaskaM4.1 33 km E of Port Alsworth, AlaskaM4.2 37 km WSW of Anchor Point, AlaskaM4.2 61 km E of Pedro Bay, AlaskaM4.5 34 km ENE of Port Alsworth, AlaskaM4.9 13 km SSE of Clam Gulch, Alaska
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.0 ml
Time31 Dec 2025, 20:36 UTC
Location60.039°, -152.796° – 60 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska
Depth117.3 km
Felt reports3
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)2.3
USGS eventak2025ztthsw
Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
4.913 km SSE of Clam Gulch, Alaska · PAGER greenJun 26, 9:15 PM
112 d ago
55 km420 reports
4.534 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska · tsunami flagJan 6, 3:08 AM
284 d ago
189 km105 reports
4.237 km WSW of Anchor Point, AlaskaJul 12, 6:11 PM
96 d ago
79 km26 reports
4.261 km E of Pedro Bay, AlaskaJul 12, 2:00 AM
97 d ago
107 km53 reports
4.132 km W of Anchor Point, AlaskaMay 10, 2:59 PM
159 d ago
95 km20 reports
4.130 km W of Anchor Point, AlaskaMar 31, 11:44 AM
199 d ago
83 km19 reports
4.133 km E of Port Alsworth, AlaskaOct 13, 12:51 PM
368 d ago
188 km14 reports
4.044 km W of Happy Valley, AlaskaJul 6, 1:36 AM
103 d ago
108 km71 reports
4.042 km WNW of Nanwalek, AlaskaMay 14, 9:06 AM
155 d ago
94 km–
4.052 km WNW of Nanwalek, AlaskaOct 8, 3:33 AM
374 d ago
94 km8 reports
3.925 km NW of Anchor Point, AlaskaAug 29, 8:02 AM
48 d ago
90 km19 reports
3.959 km NE of Pedro Bay, AlaskaAug 11, 6:26 PM
66 d ago
147 km2 reports
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 60 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 4.0 (ml), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 117 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 2.3 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

3 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.2.

Were there aftershocks?

1 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M4.5.

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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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