Reported by USGS 166 days ago.
It is the 2nd strongest of the 20 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 8 March 2026. The last comparable one was on 12 March 2026. 3 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska
USGS recorded magnitude 2.7 at a depth of 13 km.
The seismic region given by the source is 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska.
Nearby, since 8 March 2026
- March 18, 2026 · score 0 · 0.0 km
- March 8, 2026 · score 5 · 0.6 km
- June 19, 2026 · score 0 · 4.6 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including USGS.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 55 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 55% |
| Coordinates | 60.5510, -139.8850 |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-18T04:54:36.840Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026fjwytt |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 2.7 |
| Depth | 12.7 |
| Sig | 112 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Region | 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska |
| Usgs Mag | 2.7 |
| Usgs Depth | 12.7 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Sig | 112 |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_aka2026fjwytt","source":"usgs","severity":"low","severityValue":16.200000000000003,"timestamp":1773809676840,"latitude":60.551,"longitude":-139.885}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 0/100, 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska (Canada), based on data from usgs_canada. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 188 scientific monitoring sources.