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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 131 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-08-13 07:20:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 131 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska on August 13, 2026 at 07:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 07:20:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.84200, -141.56500
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Churchill
    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 377 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Alligator Lake
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada
  • Edgecumbe
    Distance: 397 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -2080 ·United States
  • Atlin Volcanic Field
    Distance: 476 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'880 m ·Canada

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