M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southeastern Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 23:55:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Southeastern Alaska (Canada) on December 7, 2025 at 23:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 23:55:05 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
60.65000, -140.26000
Temperature
-14.9°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 — deeper than 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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