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M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 115 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 00:03:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 00:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 115 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 00:03:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.13300, -141.42300
Temperature
-6.8°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 — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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