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M3.3 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 10:28:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on January 29, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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 ISC. United States: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 10:28:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
isc
Coordinates
60.01300, -141.38800
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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