2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026

2026-03-20 17:19:44 UTC (2026-03-20) · approx. 8:19 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:19 UTC≈ 8:19 AM UTC-9
Depth0.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.635°, -139.942°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.63°, -139.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
0.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6350°N
-139.9420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026foncqn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-23 20:16:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026foncqn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026foncqn/