M3.6 Depth: 11.7 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 00:26:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 7, 2025 at 00:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 00:26:51 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.50329, -139.89978
Temperature
-18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 km — deeper 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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