M1.9 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 87 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 03:00:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 03:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 87 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

6.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 03:00:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.24700, -140.43200

Temperature

-7.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.8 km

6.8 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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