2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 70 km SE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska — March 18, 2026

2026-03-18 22:09:13 UTC (2026-03-18) · approx. 12:09 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:09 UTC≈ 12:09 PM UTC-10
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates66.194°, -142.642°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 66.19°, -142.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
66.1940°N
-142.6420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026flfgkc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-09 00:06:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026flfgkc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 18, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 70 km SE of Chalkyitsik, Alaska — March 18, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026flfgkc/