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M2.0 Depth: 10.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 21:56:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on January 12, 2026 at 21:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 21:56:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.89400, -140.70400
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 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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