M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Southeastern Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 23:02:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Southeastern Alaska (Canada) on December 6, 2025 at 23:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 23:02:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
60.66000, -139.87000
Temperature
-18.8°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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