M3.7
Depth:
0.9 km
M3.7 Earthquake near 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)
About this earthquake
On December 6, 2025 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0.9 km
0.9 km — shallower than 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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