2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 26 km ENE of Sterling, Alaska — March 15, 2026

2026-03-15 23:58:17 UTC (2026-03-15) · approx. 1:58 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 1:58 PM UTC-10
Depth38.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.626°, -150.307°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.63°, -150.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
38.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6260°N
-150.3070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ffvrqe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
119
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 19:16:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ffvrqe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 26 km ENE of Sterling, Alaska — March 15, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ffvrqe/