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M2.0 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 01:53:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 01:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 01:53:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.93000, -141.75500
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 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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