M 3.3 Earthquake Recorded 114 km North of Yakutat, Alaska
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A minor 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred north of Yakutat, Alaska, on March 1, 2026. The shallow tremor was recorded at a depth of 5 kilometers.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Alaska. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 ml occurred on March 1, 2026, at 05:20:40 UTC. The seismic event was centered 114 km north of Yakutat, Alaska. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake originated at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
Location Details
The earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 60.5666°N and 139.947°W. This position places the event in a remote region north of Yakutat. The depth of 5 kilometers is classified as shallow; earthquakes occurring less than 20 kilometers below the surface are often more easily felt by those in the immediate vicinity than deeper events of the same magnitude.
Impact Assessment
There are currently no felt reports associated with this earthquake in the USGS database. No tsunami advisories, watches, or warnings have been issued in connection with this event. Additionally, no official alert level color has been assigned, indicating a low likelihood of damage or casualties.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are often felt by people near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents in seismically active areas should remain aware that aftershocks are a possibility following any earthquake, though they are typically smaller than the initial event.
Source
Information for this report was provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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