M3.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 92 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 22:18:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near 92 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. 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
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 22:18:53 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.37171, -139.58009
Temperature
-15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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