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M4.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Yakutat (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 23:34:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Yakutat (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 23:34:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.30800, -139.58000
Temperature
-16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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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