2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — February 27, 2026

2026-02-27 22:15:39 UTC (2026-02-27) · approx. 1:15 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:15 UTC≈ 1:15 PM UTC-9
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.543°, -139.991°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.54°, -139.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5430°N
-139.9910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ecirdt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-27 23:25:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ecirdt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 27, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — February 27, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ecirdt/