2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 92 km E of Yakutat, Alaska — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 19:55:16 UTC (2026-08-09) · approx. 10:55 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time19:55 UTC≈ 10:55 AM UTC-9
Depth1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.693°, -138.106°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.69°, -138.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.6930°N
-138.1060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026prwrky
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
90.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-11 06:44:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026prwrky). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 92 km E of Yakutat, Alaska — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026prwrky/