2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 133 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026

2026-03-20 17:09:50 UTC (2026-03-20) · approx. 8:09 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:09 UTC≈ 8:09 AM UTC-9
Depth1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.743°, -139.804°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.74°, -139.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.7429°N
-139.8036°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shw6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.595°
RMS Residual
1.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-11 14:37:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shw6). 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 133 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shw6/