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M1.9 Depth: 9.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 93 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 11:06:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 11:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 93 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 11:06:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.15300, -140.88100
Temperature
-13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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