2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km S of Fritz Creek, Alaska — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 23:31:09 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 1:31 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:31 UTC≈ 1:31 PM UTC-10
Depth49.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.683°, -151.302°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.68°, -151.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
49.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.6830°N
-151.3020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eegxbc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
130.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-07 00:06:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eegxbc). 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 5 km S of Fritz Creek, Alaska — February 28, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eegxbc/