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M2.8 Depth: 10.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 94 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 16:31:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 94 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 27, 2025 at 16:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 16:31:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.39760, -139.73240
Temperature
-24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — deeper than the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 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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