2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 13 km ENE of Willow, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 18:06:41 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 8:06 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:06 UTC≈ 8:06 AM UTC-10
Depth67.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.778°, -149.785°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.78°, -149.78°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
67.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.7780°N
-149.7850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhftsv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 21:35:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhftsv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 13 km ENE of Willow, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhftsv/