2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 96 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 22:49:47 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 1:49 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:49 UTC≈ 1:49 PM UTC-9
Depth1.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.152°, -140.956°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.15°, -140.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.1520°N
-140.9560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rdaycp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
144.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 04:24:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rdaycp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 96 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — August 29, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rdaycp/