2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 22:04:42 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 12:04 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:04 UTC≈ 12:04 PM UTC-10
Depth111.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.933°, -151.319°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.93°, -151.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
111.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.9330°N
-151.3190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhnqrb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 22:46:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhnqrb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhnqrb/