2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 19:27:01 UTC (2026-08-20) · approx. 10:27 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:27 UTC≈ 10:27 AM UTC-9
Depth4.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.540°, -140.027°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.54°, -140.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5400°N
-140.0270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qmdzeo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 22:49:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qmdzeo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qmdzeo/