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M2.0 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 18, 2026

2026-03-18 23:20:42 UTC (2026-03-18) · approx. 2:20 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:20 UTC≈ 2:20 PM UTC-9
Depth9.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.596°, -139.737°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.60°, -139.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5960°N
-139.7370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026flhpyf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-19 12:25:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026flhpyf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 18, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026flhpyf/