M2.4 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 13:39:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on August 17, 2026 at 13:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

8.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 13:39:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.31300, -141.21000

Temperature

1.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.3 km

8.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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