2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 76 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 22:30:57 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 12:30 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:30 UTC≈ 12:30 PM UTC-10
Depth15.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.882°, -152.879°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.88°, -152.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
15.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.8820°N
-152.8790°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eswsgg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
193.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-10 20:30:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eswsgg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 76 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eswsgg/