2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — February 20, 2026

2026-02-20 17:45:41 UTC (2026-02-20) · approx. 8:45 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:45 UTC≈ 8:45 AM UTC-9
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.536°, -140.051°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.54°, -140.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5360°N
-140.0510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026dpdqhw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
163.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-22 22:38:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026dpdqhw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 20, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — February 20, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026dpdqhw/