M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 03:27:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 10, 2025 at 03:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 03:27:02 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.58050, -139.89350
Temperature
-20.2°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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