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M1.8 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 97 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 17:59:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 97 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 17:59:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.19200, -140.90500
Temperature
0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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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