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

2026-04-18 17:39:47 UTC (2026-04-18) · approx. 8:39 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time17:39 UTC≈ 8:39 AM UTC-9
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.584°, -139.959°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.58°, -139.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5840°N
-139.9590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hptvkx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-19 05:49:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hptvkx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 18, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — April 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hptvkx/