2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 11:14:16 UTC (3 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.46°, -140.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4623°N
-140.0341°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sqiv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
1.35 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 07:41:06 UTC

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