M3.1 Depth: 12.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 18:07:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on March 29, 2026 at 18:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

12.6 km

UTC time

2026-03-29 18:07:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

59.02610, -137.98300

Temperature

2.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.6 km

12.6 km — shallower than 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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