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M2.6 Depth: 4.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 04:22:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 04:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 04:22:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.96800, -141.22500
Temperature
-1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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