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M2.6 Depth: 1.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 21:20:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 21:20:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.58300, -139.88400
Temperature
-22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 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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