M2.9
Depth:
5.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near 103 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 103 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on January 1, 2026 at 08:17 UTC. 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (5.8 km)
Regional average: 5.8 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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