2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 65 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — August 30, 2026

2026-08-30 22:27:18 UTC (2026-08-30) · approx. 1:27 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:27 UTC≈ 1:27 PM UTC-9
Depth3.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.922°, -140.621°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.92°, -140.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.9220°N
-140.6210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rewfee
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
63
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
1.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-06 22:23:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rewfee). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 30, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 65 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — August 30, 2026. Retrieved September 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rewfee/