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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Southeastern Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 08:05:17 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 08:05:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
British Columbia
Source
isc
Coordinates
59.54500, -136.76700
Temperature
-17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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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