2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 22 km E of Sterling, Alaska — March 7, 2026

2026-03-07 23:43:45 UTC (2026-03-07) · approx. 1:43 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:43 UTC≈ 1:43 PM UTC-10
Depth41.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.563°, -150.357°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.56°, -150.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
41.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5630°N
-150.3570°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026erdkcd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-08 02:40:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026erdkcd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 7, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 22 km E of Sterling, Alaska — March 7, 2026. Retrieved March 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026erdkcd/