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M1.9 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 06:26:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 06:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 06:26:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.01100, -141.15400
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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