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M4.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 04:02:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 04:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 106 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. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 04:02:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.49530, -139.89500
Temperature
-27.9°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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