2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 51 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 21:13:16 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 12:13 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:13 UTC≈ 12:13 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.888°, -136.680°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.89°, -136.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.8880°N
-136.6800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhlyip
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
2.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 18:13:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhlyip). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 51 km NW of Mosquito Lake, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhlyip/