M1.6 Depth: 23.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 13:33:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on May 13, 2026 at 13:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 147 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

23.3 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 13:33:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.90400, -141.65100

Temperature

4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23.3 km

23.3 km — deeper 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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