2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 249 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026

2026-03-20 17:04:30 UTC (2026-03-20) · approx. 7:04 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:04 UTC≈ 7:04 AM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.923°, -142.696°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.92°, -142.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.9233°N
-142.6963°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shw3
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
53
Azimuthal Gap
167.0°
Min Station Distance
2.168°
RMS Residual
0.82 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-29 13:38:44 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shw3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 249 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shw3/