2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 13 km WSW of Big Lake, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 21:55:02 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 11:55 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:55 UTC≈ 11:55 AM UTC-10
Depth27.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.467°, -150.186°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.47°, -150.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
27.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.4670°N
-150.1860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhnhem
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 22:00:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhnhem). 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 WSW of Big Lake, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhnhem/