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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 109 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 09:32:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 09:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 109 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 09:32:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.35710, -140.82480
Temperature
-25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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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