2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 06:03:52 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 9:03 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time06:03 UTC≈ 9:03 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.601°, -139.880°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.60°, -139.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6012°N
-139.8795°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tmx1
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
162.0°
Min Station Distance
0.597°
RMS Residual
0.84 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-23 07:13:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tmx1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — August 23, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tmx1/