2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 18:45:04 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 9:45 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 9:45 AM UTC-9
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.418°, -139.520°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.42°, -139.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4180°N
-139.5200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhhaqm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
109.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 21:31:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhhaqm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhhaqm/