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M1.2 Depth: 0.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-22 16:44:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on February 22, 2026 at 16:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M1.2
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 16:44:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.48200, -143.11500
Temperature
-12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 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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