M 3.0 Earthquake Recorded 193 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska

What Happened

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 ml was recorded on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 17:22 UTC (9:22 AM AKDT). The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.

Location Details

The earthquake’s epicenter was located at coordinates 58.658°N and 142.638°W. This position is approximately 193 km west-southwest of Yakutat, Alaska. The depth of 5 km is categorized as shallow; earthquakes occurring at depths less than 20 km are typically more likely to be felt on the surface than intermediate or deep events.

Impact Assessment

According to the USGS, there have been no felt reports submitted by the public for this event. No tsunami advisory, watch, or warning has been issued (tsunami status: 0). No specific alert level color has been assigned to this routine seismic event.

What You Should Know

Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are frequently felt by people near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents in seismically active regions should remain aware of standard safety protocols, although no immediate danger is expected from an event of this size.

Source

Data provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.