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M1.8 Depth: 0.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-06 10:11:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 10:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 10:11:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.23300, -139.68600
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 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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