2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 116 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 22:38:00 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 1:38 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 1:38 PM UTC-9
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.319°, -141.120°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.32°, -141.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.3190°N
-141.1200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eswygf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-09 22:30:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eswygf). 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 116 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eswygf/