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M3.6 Depth: 6.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 20:34:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 20:34:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.44290, -139.51560
Temperature
-24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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