M3.9 Depth: 0.2 km

M3.9 Earthquake near 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 22:50:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 6, 2025 at 22:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

0.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-06 22:50:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.44376, -139.86005

Temperature

-19.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0.2 km

0.2 km — shallower 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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