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M2.0 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 18:16:26 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 9:16 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:16 UTC≈ 9:16 AM UTC-9
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.450°, -139.595°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.45°, -139.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4500°N
-139.5950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ezxelp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
104.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-15 05:55:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ezxelp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 12, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ezxelp/