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M1.9 Depth: 1.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 07:02:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 07:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 07:02:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.21700, -143.25400
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 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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