2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 92 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 27, 2026

2026-05-27 09:52:14 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:52 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time09:52 UTC≈ 12:52 AM UTC-9
Depth1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.099°, -140.948°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.10°, -140.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0990°N
-140.9480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026kkkyoe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
148.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 09:53:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026kkkyoe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 92 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026kkkyoe/