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M1.9 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 93 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 04:38:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 93 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on January 2, 2026 at 04:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 04:38:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.94200, -141.18700
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than 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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