2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 146 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — February 26, 2026

2026-02-26 18:34:54 UTC (2026-02-26) · approx. 9:34 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:34 UTC≈ 9:34 AM UTC-9
Depth28.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.821°, -140.507°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.82°, -140.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
28.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.8210°N
-140.5070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eafqaq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
169.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-11 19:14:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eafqaq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 26, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 146 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — February 26, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eafqaq/