2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 23:48:36 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 2:48 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:48 UTC≈ 2:48 PM UTC-9
Depth4.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.541°, -140.088°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.54°, -140.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
4.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5410°N
-140.0880°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhrcfb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
114.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-17 00:14:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhrcfb). 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 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhrcfb/