2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 34 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — March 4, 2026

2026-03-04 18:57:59 UTC (2026-03-04) · approx. 8:57 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:57 UTC≈ 8:57 AM UTC-10
Depth15.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.360°, -146.785°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.36°, -146.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
15.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3600°N
-146.7850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026elgtbs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-05 00:23:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026elgtbs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 4, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 34 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026elgtbs/