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M1.9 Depth: 20.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-11 03:30:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 11, 2026 at 03:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 03:30:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.32500, -141.25100
Temperature
-8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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