2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 18, 2026

2026-03-18 22:50:25 UTC (2026-03-18) · approx. 1:50 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:50 UTC≈ 1:50 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.569°, -139.757°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.57°, -139.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5687°N
-139.7567°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sh9r
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
52.0°
Min Station Distance
0.535°
RMS Residual
1.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 19:17:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sh9r). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 18, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sh9r/