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M1.3 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 17:13:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 17:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-04 17:13:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.44600, -142.94500
Temperature
-1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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