2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 86 km SW of Adak, Alaska — March 21, 2026

2026-03-21 19:06:57 UTC (2026-03-21) · approx. 7:06 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:06 UTC≈ 7:06 AM UTC-12
Depth28.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.364°, -177.586°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.36°, -177.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
28.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3640°N
-177.5860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fqmjso
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
267.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-22 07:30:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fqmjso). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 21, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 86 km SW of Adak, Alaska — March 21, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fqmjso/