2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 147 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 17:30:20 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 7:30 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:30 UTC≈ 7:30 AM UTC-10
Depth34.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.898°, -156.136°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.90°, -156.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
34.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.8980°N
-156.1360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ezvqvg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
260.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-27 15:54:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ezvqvg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 147 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska — March 12, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ezvqvg/