2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 48 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 20:48:12 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 10:48 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:48 UTC≈ 10:48 AM UTC-10
Depth170.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.279°, -153.460°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.28°, -153.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
170.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.2790°N
-153.4600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026esthsf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
31.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-27 16:49:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026esthsf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 48 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026esthsf/