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M2.0 Depth: 0.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-05 21:14:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on May 5, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 21:14:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.33400, -141.24900
Temperature
-5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower than 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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