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M2.0 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 21:44:08 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 12:44 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:44 UTC≈ 12:44 PM UTC-9
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.486°, -139.799°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.49°, -139.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4860°N
-139.7990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhmzbh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
138.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 21:59:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhmzbh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhmzbh/