2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — February 18, 2026

2026-02-18 15:57:53 UTC (2026-02-18) · approx. 6:57 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time15:57 UTC≈ 6:57 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.556°, -139.772°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.56°, -139.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5562°N
-139.7716°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sa07
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.520°
RMS Residual
1.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:54:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sa07). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — February 18, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sa07/