2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 22:00:42 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 1:00 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:00 UTC≈ 1:00 PM UTC-9
Depth1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.398°, -139.451°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.40°, -139.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.3980°N
-139.4510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026faepry
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-15 06:30:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026faepry). 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 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026faepry/