M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 12:40:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on August 9, 2026 at 12:40 UTC. 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: 209 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 12:40:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.22600, -140.63000

Temperature

4.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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