2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 38 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 22:46:51 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 12:46 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:46 UTC≈ 12:46 PM UTC-10
Depth12.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.389°, -147.751°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.39°, -147.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
12.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.3890°N
-147.7510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhpazk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 23:03:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhpazk). 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 38 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhpazk/