M 3.7 Minor Earthquake Strikes 115 km North of Yakutat, Alaska
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A minor 3.7 magnitude earthquake occurred north of Yakutat, Alaska, on February 14, 2026. The shallow quake was recorded at a depth of 5 kilometers.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
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 3.7 ml occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 01:23 UTC. The seismic event was recorded at a very shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
Location Details
The epicenter was located approximately 115 km north of Yakutat, Alaska, at coordinates 60.5786°N and 139.9475°W. The depth of 5 km is categorized as shallow; earthquakes occurring at depths of less than 20 km are typically felt more distinctly at the surface than deeper events of similar magnitude.
Impact Assessment
According to the USGS, there were no immediate reports of the earthquake being felt by the public. No tsunami advisory, watch, or warning was issued in connection with this event. The earthquake did not trigger a specific alert level color, and the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was calculated at 4.261.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are often felt by people in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter, they rarely cause damage to buildings or infrastructure. Residents in seismically active regions are reminded that aftershocks are a common occurrence following an initial event and are encouraged to follow standard safety protocols.
Source
Information provided by the USGS.
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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