Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 2.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon
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M3.8 Earthquake near 78 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near 78 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 17, 2025 at 00:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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
Depth profile
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than 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 ≥ 3.0 · 375 Catalogue entries
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