M1.6 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 117 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 07:02:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 117 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on December 25, 2025 at 07:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

6.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 07:02:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.19300, -141.37600

Temperature

-7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.2 km

6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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