2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 26 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska — February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 23:09:58 UTC (2026-02-16) · approx. 1:09 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:09 UTC≈ 1:09 PM UTC-10
Depth73.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.269°, -150.902°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.27°, -150.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
73.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.2690°N
-150.9020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026difmgh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
38.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 23:16:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026difmgh). 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 26 km SSW of Petersville, Alaska — February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026difmgh/