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M2.0 Earthquake 101 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — March 17, 2026

2026-03-17 20:29:48 UTC (2026-03-17) · approx. 11:29 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:29 UTC≈ 11:29 AM UTC-9
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.332°, -141.034°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.33°, -141.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.3320°N
-141.0340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fjgftt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
131.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-17 22:17:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fjgftt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 101 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — March 17, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fjgftt/