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M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 21:07:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 26, 2025 at 21:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 21:07:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.55300, -139.59200
Temperature
-27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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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