2.8

M2.8 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 23:24:52 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 11:24 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:24 UTC≈ 11:24 AM UTC+12
Depth4.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.271°, 177.202°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.27°, 177.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
4.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2710°N
177.2020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fhqhtk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
324.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 18:15:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fhqhtk). 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 near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fhqhtk/