2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 15 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — March 19, 2026

2026-03-19 19:39:51 UTC (2026-03-19) · approx. 9:39 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:39 UTC≈ 9:39 AM UTC-10
Depth17.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.221°, -146.571°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.22°, -146.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
17.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.2210°N
-146.5710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fmwamd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
53
Azimuthal Gap
29.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-19 19:54:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fmwamd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 19, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 15 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — March 19, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fmwamd/