2.1

M2.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — March 17, 2026

2026-03-17 18:25:43 UTC (2026-03-17) · approx. 6:25 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:25 UTC≈ 6:25 AM UTC+12
Depth96.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.781°, 178.615°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.78°, 178.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
96.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.7810°N
178.6150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fjccvw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
206.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-17 19:47:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fjccvw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — March 17, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fjccvw/