2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 22:42:21 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 12:42 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:42 UTC≈ 12:42 PM UTC-10
Depth2.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.445°, -143.448°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.44°, -143.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
2.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4450°N
-143.4480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhovzr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 20:48:10 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.1
73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
4 days ago · 5.0 km deep
2.8
44 km NE of Pleasant Valley, Alaska
4 days ago · 18.5 km deep

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhovzr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 76 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhovzr/