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M3.7 Depth: 3.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-08 03:01:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 03:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 03:01:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.55170, -139.92160
Temperature
-18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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