2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 59 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 21:02:08 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 11:02 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:02 UTC≈ 11:02 AM UTC-10
Depth143.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.176°, -153.241°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.18°, -153.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
143.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.1760°N
-153.2410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026esttsi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
94
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 21:58:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026esttsi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 59 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026esttsi/