M1.9 Depth: 0.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 13:29:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 13:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

0.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 13:29:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.31000, -143.40800

Temperature

4.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.2 km

0.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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