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M2.9 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 09:05:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on January 1, 2026 at 09:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 09:05:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Canada
City
Yukon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.50650, -140.16710
Temperature
-17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — deeper 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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