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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 122 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 15:48:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 122 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on January 1, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 15:48:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.59610, -140.37890
Temperature
-20.1°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 — 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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