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M3.5 Depth: 6.2 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 15:13:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 6 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.

The event was recorded by USGS. Canada: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 15:13:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.54350, -139.99780
Temperature
-20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — close to 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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