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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 02:11:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on August 17, 2026 at 02:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 02:11:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.16400, -143.31500
Temperature
13.8°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 (15.4 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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