M1.4 Depth: 35.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sitka, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 17:37:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Sitka, Alaska (United States) on August 28, 2026 at 17:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

35.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-28 17:37:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Sitka

County

Sitka

Source

usgs

Coordinates

56.88500, -135.42900

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35.5 km

35.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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