M2.0 Depth: 1.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 23:15:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 16, 2025 at 23:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 23:15:29 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.51900, -139.90400
Temperature
-20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.4 km
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 km — shallower 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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