M4.4 Depth: 37.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Yakutat (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 23:02:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat (United States) on December 6, 2025 at 23:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

37.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 23:02:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.30900, -139.60300

Temperature

-16.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37 km

37 km — deeper 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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