2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 20:45:07 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 11:45 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time20:45 UTC≈ 11:45 AM UTC-9
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.149°, -140.024°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.15°, -140.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1490°N
-140.0240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eebjzx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-06 23:49:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eebjzx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 158 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — February 28, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eebjzx/