2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 73 km ESE of Yakutat, Alaska — April 28, 2026

2026-04-28 16:28:48 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 7:28 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time16:28 UTC≈ 7:28 AM UTC-9
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.205°, -138.625°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.20°, -138.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.2050°N
-138.6250°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026iiatjc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-02 05:12:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026iiatjc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 28, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 73 km ESE of Yakutat, Alaska — April 28, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026iiatjc/