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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 15:38:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (United States) on December 7, 2025 at 15:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 209 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 15:38:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.28110, -139.51390
Temperature
-15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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