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M2.7 Depth: 0.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 08:37:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 08:37:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.01500, -137.86900
Temperature
-4.7°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 (15.8 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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