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M2.3 Depth: 16.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 12:47:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 12:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 12:47:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.35200, -142.78900
Temperature
-17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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