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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 17:17:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 17:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 17:17:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.57030, -140.01300
Temperature
-15.6°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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