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M4.4 Depth: 4.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 17:45:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 8, 2025 at 17:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 17:45:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.54200, -140.02140
Temperature
-20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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