M3.1 Depth: 8.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 08:26:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on January 1, 2026 at 08:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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

M3.1

Depth

8.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 08:26:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.50860, -140.21060

Temperature

-16.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.2 km

8.2 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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