2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 56 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska — March 6, 2026

2026-03-06 21:21:50 UTC (2026-03-06) · approx. 11:21 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:21 UTC≈ 11:21 AM UTC-10
Depth97.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.710°, -152.819°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.71°, -152.82°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
97.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.7100°N
-152.8190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026epcyxr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-07 23:45:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026epcyxr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 6, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 56 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska — March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026epcyxr/