M1.9 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 96 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-03-22 01:49:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 96 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 01:49:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.19900, -140.86700
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 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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