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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 01:43:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on August 31, 2026 at 01:43 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 01:43:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.25200, -141.16700
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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