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M2.0 Earthquake 25 km NE of Point Possession, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 23:51:31 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 1:51 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:51 UTC≈ 1:51 PM UTC-10
Depth52.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.103°, -150.404°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.10°, -150.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
52.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1030°N
-150.4040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eszjrg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-09 22:23:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eszjrg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 8, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 25 km NE of Point Possession, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eszjrg/