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M1.4 Depth: 22.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 21:42:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on July 13, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 224 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 21:42:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.98600, -141.42500
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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