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M1.7 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 03:29:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 03:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 03:29:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.55000, -139.96700
Temperature
-13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 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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