2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 188 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 14:46:40 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:46 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time14:46 UTC≈ 5:46 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.205°, -139.091°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.20°, -139.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.2050°N
-139.0910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qeknuv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
1.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 19:19:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qeknuv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 188 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qeknuv/