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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 09:27:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 09:27:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.53680, -139.70840
Temperature
-24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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