M1.2 Depth: 21.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 10:35:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on March 3, 2026 at 10:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

21.8 km

UTC time

2026-03-03 10:35:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.12900, -141.52200

Temperature

-2.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.8 km

21.8 km — deeper than 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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