M3.0 Depth: 3.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 07:52:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada) on January 1, 2026 at 07:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

3.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 07:52:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Canada

City

Yukon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.51800, -140.13140

Temperature

-16.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.3 km

3.3 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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