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M4.2 Depth: 100.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Yakutat (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 17:47:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat (United States) on December 7, 2025 at 17:47 UTC. At around 100 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 17:47:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.22100, -139.18900
Temperature
-9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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