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M2.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 87 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 19:12:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 19:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 87 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 19:12:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.32900, -139.87900
Temperature
-19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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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