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M1.1 Depth: 28.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 14:34:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 14:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 28 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 14:34:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.41700, -142.14800
Temperature
-21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — deeper 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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