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M4.1 Depth: 38.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Yakutat (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 00:14:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Yakutat (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 233 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 00:14:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.18900, -139.69300
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 km
38 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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