2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 13 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska — February 27, 2026

2026-02-27 21:56:31 UTC (2026-02-27) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-10
Depth62.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.315°, -152.146°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.31°, -152.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
62.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.3150°N
-152.1460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eciara
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
86
Azimuthal Gap
107.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:02:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eciara). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 13 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska — February 27, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eciara/