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M1.8 Depth: 12.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-26 15:58:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on January 26, 2026 at 15:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 15:58:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.41500, -142.94300
Temperature
-10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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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