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M2.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 03:27:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 03:27:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.97100, -140.68800
Temperature
-4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower 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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