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M2.1 Earthquake 61 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — April 21, 2026

2026-04-21 17:06:53 UTC (2026-04-21) · approx. 8:06 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:06 UTC≈ 8:06 AM UTC-9
Depth1.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.026°, -140.285°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.03°, -140.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0260°N
-140.2850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hvfxrw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
142.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-22 17:11:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hvfxrw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 21, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 61 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — April 21, 2026. Retrieved April 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hvfxrw/