2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 91 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — March 15, 2026

2026-03-15 22:31:47 UTC (2026-03-15) · approx. 1:31 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:31 UTC≈ 1:31 PM UTC-9
Depth14.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.578°, -141.236°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.58°, -141.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
14.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5780°N
-141.2360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ffsvcz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-18 06:02:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ffsvcz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 91 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — March 15, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ffsvcz/