2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 08:25:50 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 11:25 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time08:25 UTC≈ 11:25 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.589°, -139.865°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.59°, -139.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5893°N
-139.8646°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tm2l
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
163.0°
Min Station Distance
0.608°
RMS Residual
1.08 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-20 09:44:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tm2l). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tm2l/