Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- ISC
British Columbia
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M3.2 Earthquake near Southeastern Alaska (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On December 29, 2025 at 08:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Southeastern Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
ID
20f39848e5f63f2b7efbcc2c88453138220af0e9
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 08:05:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
isc
Coordinates
59.54500,
-136.76700
Temperature
-17.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 411 Catalogue entries
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