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M1.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 08:56:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 144 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 08:56:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.10900, -140.54400
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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