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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 23:18:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 6, 2025 at 23:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 23:18:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.58027, -139.98605
Temperature
-18.8°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 (5.7 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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