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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 88 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 00:16:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 88 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on January 3, 2026 at 00:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 00:16:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.33600, -139.90500
Temperature
-19.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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