Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon
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M1.8 Earthquake near 85 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 85 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 21, 2025 at 00:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 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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Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 580 Catalogue entries
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