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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 93 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 08:11:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 93 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 18, 2025 at 08:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 08:11:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.37850, -139.99770
Temperature
-22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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