M4.3 Depth: 1.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Yakutat (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 12:55:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Yakutat (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 220 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 12:55:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.31800, -139.53700

Temperature

-14.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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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