M2.0 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-19 19:44:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on March 19, 2026 at 19:44 UTC. 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: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

5.3 km

UTC time

2026-03-19 19:44:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.13100, -141.19500

Temperature

-4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.3 km

5.3 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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