M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Yakutat (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 21:49:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 21:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Yakutat (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 230 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 21:49:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.34104, -139.45087

Temperature

-17.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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