2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 11 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska — March 17, 2026

2026-03-17 19:34:52 UTC (2026-03-17) · approx. 9:34 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:34 UTC≈ 9:34 AM UTC-10
Depth67.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.111°, -151.336°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.11°, -151.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
67.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1110°N
-151.3360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fjekkw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-17 19:52:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fjekkw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 17, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 11 km WNW of Tyonek, Alaska — March 17, 2026. Retrieved March 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fjekkw/