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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 88 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 12:06:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 88 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 12, 2025 at 12:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 12:06:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.23100, -140.54700
Temperature
-14.4°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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