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M3.9 Depth: 1.5 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 136 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 09:34:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near 136 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 25, 2025 at 09:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 09:34:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.76600, -139.98320
Temperature
-31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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