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M2.7 Depth: 15.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 18:23:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on June 21, 2026 at 18:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 18:23:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.52610, -138.94850
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — close to 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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