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M2.4 Depth: 2.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 10:05:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on January 1, 2026 at 10:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 10:05:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.58300, -139.96300
Temperature
-17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than 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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