2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 136 km SSE of McCarthy, Alaska — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 23:27:51 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 2:27 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:27 UTC≈ 2:27 PM UTC-9
Depth0.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.420°, -141.514°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.42°, -141.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
0.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4200°N
-141.5140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eegufo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-07 00:05:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eegufo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 136 km SSE of McCarthy, Alaska — February 28, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eegufo/