M3.1 Depth: 0.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 18:07:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

0.7 km

UTC time

2026-03-29 18:07:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.95500, -137.97700

Temperature

2.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.7 km

0.7 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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