2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 88 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 21:34:18 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 12:34 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:34 UTC≈ 12:34 PM UTC-9
Depth12.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.714°, -141.260°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.71°, -141.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
12.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.7140°N
-141.2600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fadsxy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
1.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-29 15:38:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fadsxy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 88 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 12, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fadsxy/