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M3.6 Depth: 3.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 19:48:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 19:48:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.54950, -139.93900
Temperature
-21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 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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