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M1.3 Depth: 20.4 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 110 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 04:26:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 110 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on September 8, 2025 at 04:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
20.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 04:26:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.26990, -141.08890
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.4 km
Shallow
20.4 km
20.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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