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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 04:10:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 04:10:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.53500, -140.07320
Temperature
-27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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