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M1.0 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 17:21:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 17:21:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.27600, -143.24500
Temperature
-2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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