Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon
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M2.6 Earthquake near 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On December 16, 2025 at 01:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 111 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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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Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 580 Catalogue entries
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