2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 157 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — March 2, 2026

2026-03-02 19:31:03 UTC (2026-03-02) · approx. 10:31 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:31 UTC≈ 10:31 AM UTC-9
Depth1.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.148°, -140.052°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.15°, -140.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1480°N
-140.0520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ehqjye
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-02 21:12:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ehqjye). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 2, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 157 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — March 2, 2026. Retrieved March 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ehqjye/