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M1.6 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 114 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 18:06:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 18:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 114 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 18:06:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.20700, -141.29500
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 km — close to 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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