2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 200 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026

2026-03-20 17:22:47 UTC (2026-03-20) · approx. 7:22 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:22 UTC≈ 7:22 AM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.604°, -142.712°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.60°, -142.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.6039°N
-142.7122°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shwf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
153.0°
Min Station Distance
1.571°
RMS Residual
0.92 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-11 15:47:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shwf). 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 200 km WSW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 20, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shwf/