2.1

M2.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 23:54:15 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 11:54 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 11:54 AM UTC+12
Depth173.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.951°, 178.306°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.95°, 178.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
173.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.9510°N
178.3060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eszlvn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
309.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-27 16:17:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eszlvn). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eszlvn/