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M0.9 Depth: 11.9 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 14:17:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 14:17:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.47200, -143.04900
Temperature
-8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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