2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 55 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — February 26, 2026

2026-02-26 20:13:54 UTC (2026-02-26) · approx. 11:13 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:13 UTC≈ 11:13 AM UTC-9
Depth28.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.375°, -141.887°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.38°, -141.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
28.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3750°N
-141.8870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eaixji
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-17 15:50:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eaixji). 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 55 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — February 26, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eaixji/