M4.1 Depth: 2.3 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 21:08:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 2 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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

2.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 21:08:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.53491, -139.98996

Temperature

-19.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2.3 km

2.3 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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