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M2.0 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 19:09:32 UTC (2026-04-17) · approx. 10:09 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:09 UTC≈ 10:09 AM UTC-9
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.446°, -139.529°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.45°, -139.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4460°N
-139.5290°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hobcbt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
107.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 01:52:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hobcbt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hobcbt/