M1.9 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 83 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 17:18:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 83 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 17:18:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.07600, -140.79000

Temperature

-10.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.9 km

10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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