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M1.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 20:36:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on February 27, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 20:36:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.35200, -141.28300
Temperature
-20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — close to 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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