2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 81 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska — February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 22:27:40 UTC (2026-02-16) · approx. 12:27 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:27 UTC≈ 12:27 PM UTC-10
Depth9.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.104°, -150.172°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.10°, -150.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.1040°N
-150.1720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026dieccc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 22:50:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026dieccc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 81 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska — February 16, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026dieccc/