2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 61 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska — March 21, 2026

2026-03-21 22:15:57 UTC (2026-03-21) · approx. 12:15 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:15 UTC≈ 12:15 PM UTC-10
Depth113.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.144°, -152.772°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.14°, -152.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
113.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.1440°N
-152.7720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026fqsqrc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
138
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-04 18:37:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026fqsqrc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 61 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska — March 21, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026fqsqrc/