2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 75 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 21:02:44 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 10:02 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:02 UTC≈ 10:02 AM UTC-11
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.107°, -159.382°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.11°, -159.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.1070°N
-159.3820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026facrtc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
1.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-29 15:40:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026facrtc). 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 75 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — March 12, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026facrtc/