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M2.0 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 19:29:37 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 10:29 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:29 UTC≈ 10:29 AM UTC-9
Depth1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.413°, -139.478°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.41°, -139.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4130°N
-139.4780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026esqryu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-10 23:26:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026esqryu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 8, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026esqryu/