M4.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 22:59:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on January 29, 2026 at 22:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

United States: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 22:59:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

nrcan_xml

Coordinates

60.22070, -139.82340

Temperature

0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 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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