M3.4 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 11:35:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on December 7, 2025 at 11:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 11:35:23 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.52562, -139.71983
Temperature
-14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — deeper 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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