M1.5 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 00:22:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 00:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 00:22:33 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.15000, -140.97800
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 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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