M1.5 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 03:48:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 03:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

5.4 km

UTC time

2026-02-18 03:48:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.83200, -141.36700

Temperature

-6.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.4 km

5.4 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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