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M1.7 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 16:44:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on July 29, 2026 at 16:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 235 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 16:44:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.32700, -143.31800
Temperature
6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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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