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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 22:20:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 22:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 22:20:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.56370, -140.03270
Temperature
-20.8°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 (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 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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