M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 101 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 07:54:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 07:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 101 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 07:54:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.42760, -140.16010

Temperature

-16.8°C

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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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