2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — April 27, 2026

2026-04-27 20:16:07 UTC (2026-04-27) · approx. 11:16 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:16 UTC≈ 11:16 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.422°, -139.526°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.42°, -139.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4218°N
-139.5260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000sgja
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.760°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 18:45:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sgja). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 27, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — April 27, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sgja/