2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 44 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska — February 21, 2026

2026-02-21 22:45:09 UTC (2026-02-21) · approx. 12:45 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 12:45 PM UTC-10
Depth16.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.637°, -146.398°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.64°, -146.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
16.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.6370°N
-146.3980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026drjhgy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-23 09:59:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026drjhgy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 21, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 44 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska — February 21, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026drjhgy/