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M3.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 140 km NW of Dawson, YT/140 km NO de Dawson, YT (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 17:39:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 140 km NW of Dawson, YT/140 km NO de Dawson, YT (United States) on December 4, 2025 at 17:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 17:39:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
64.99870, -141.37800
Temperature
-29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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