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M1.4 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 124 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 20:50:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 124 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska on April 5, 2026 at 20:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 20:50:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.04200, -141.71300
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 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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