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M2.0 Earthquake 76 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — February 21, 2026

2026-02-21 21:54:25 UTC (2026-02-21) · approx. 12:54 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:54 UTC≈ 12:54 PM UTC-9
Depth9.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.977°, -140.784°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.98°, -140.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.9770°N
-140.7840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026drhpoq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
176.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-11 00:46:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026drhpoq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 21, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 76 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — February 21, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026drhpoq/