M3.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 21:32:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 21:32:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.54718, -139.51886

Temperature

-16.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than 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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