2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 85 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — February 27, 2026

2026-02-27 18:43:02 UTC (2026-02-27) · approx. 9:43 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:43 UTC≈ 9:43 AM UTC-9
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.568°, -141.342°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.57°, -141.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5680°N
-141.3420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ecbpxu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-27 20:54:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ecbpxu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 27, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 85 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ecbpxu/