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M2.0 Earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026

2026-03-20 18:45:34 UTC (2026-03-20) · approx. 9:45 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 9:45 AM UTC-9
Depth0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.501°, -139.653°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.50°, -139.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5010°N
-139.6530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fopypg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
99.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-23 20:42:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fopypg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 20, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fopypg/