2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 34 km WNW of Willow, Alaska — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 17:44:26 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 7:44 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:44 UTC≈ 7:44 AM UTC-10
Depth1.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.919°, -150.589°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.92°, -150.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.9190°N
-150.5890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ezwcwe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-15 05:48:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ezwcwe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 34 km WNW of Willow, Alaska — March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ezwcwe/