2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 30 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska — February 21, 2026

2026-02-21 23:34:08 UTC (2026-02-21) · approx. 1:34 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:34 UTC≈ 1:34 PM UTC-10
Depth16.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.250°, -146.869°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.25°, -146.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
16.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.2500°N
-146.8690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026drkxio
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-23 09:56:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026drkxio). 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 30 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska — February 21, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026drkxio/