2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 119 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 2, 2026

2026-03-02 19:32:22 UTC (2026-03-02) · approx. 10:32 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:32 UTC≈ 10:32 AM UTC-9
Depth1.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.932°, -141.711°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.93°, -141.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.9320°N
-141.7110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ehqlbp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
169.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-02 21:05:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ehqlbp). 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 119 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 2, 2026. Retrieved March 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ehqlbp/