2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 55 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 22:07:44 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 12:07 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:07 UTC≈ 12:07 PM UTC-10
Depth47.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.892°, -152.273°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.89°, -152.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
47.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.8920°N
-152.2730°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhntfq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 22:56:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhntfq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 55 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved March 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhntfq/