2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 86 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 17, 2026

2026-03-17 20:22:35 UTC (2026-03-17) · approx. 9:22 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:22 UTC≈ 9:22 AM UTC-11
Depth12.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.433°, -169.832°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.43°, -169.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
12.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4330°N
-169.8320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fjfzno
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
296.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-17 22:15:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fjfzno). 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 86 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 17, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fjfzno/