M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 06:21:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 7, 2025 at 06:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 06:21:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.45100, -139.86930
Temperature
-16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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