Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon
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M3.5 Earthquake near 89 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)
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About this earthquake
On December 8, 2025 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near 89 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — deeper than 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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Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 375 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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