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M1.6 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 07:01:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on August 1, 2026 at 07:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 07:01:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.99200, -140.78800
Temperature
4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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