2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 126 km SE of Chignik, Alaska — March 9, 2026

2026-03-09 21:59:32 UTC (2026-03-09) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:59 UTC≈ 11:59 AM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.537°, -156.889°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.54°, -156.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.5370°N
-156.8890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026euriws
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
321.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 21:58:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026euriws). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 126 km SE of Chignik, Alaska — March 9, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026euriws/