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M1.6 Depth: 0.8 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-06 01:36:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on March 6, 2026 at 01:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 01:36:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.32900, -139.27700
Temperature
-16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 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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