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M2.4 Depth: 1.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 108 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 10:27:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 10:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 108 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 10:27:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.34200, -140.84200
Temperature
-25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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