Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 9.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Yukon
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M2.9 Earthquake near 109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)
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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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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Yukon
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 580 Catalogue entries
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