2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska — March 9, 2026

2026-03-09 18:49:46 UTC (2026-03-09) · approx. 6:49 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:49 UTC≈ 6:49 AM UTC-12
Depth43.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.668°, -175.532°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.67°, -175.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
43.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6680°N
-175.5320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eulcnl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-09 19:34:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eulcnl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 9, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 79 km ESE of Adak, Alaska — March 9, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eulcnl/