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M0.9 Depth: 9.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 23:45:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 23:45 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 23:45:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.46100, -143.13500
Temperature
-9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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