2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 77 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 22:34:08 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 12:34 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:34 UTC≈ 12:34 PM UTC-10
Depth2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.439°, -143.475°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.44°, -143.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4390°N
-143.4750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eswvau
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-09 22:33:15 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
1 day ago · 1.3 km deep
2.5
54 km WNW of Venetie, Alaska
5 days ago · 1.6 km deep

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eswvau). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 77 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eswvau/