2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 221 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 06:49:01 UTC (4 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.84°, -143.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
63.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.8360°N
-143.3550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hncnsk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
189.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 19:55:04 UTC

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