M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 13:16:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-06 13:16:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.01300, -141.23900

Temperature

0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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