2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 118 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska — March 27, 2026

2026-03-27 17:59:15 UTC (2026-03-27) · approx. 6:59 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:59 UTC≈ 6:59 AM UTC-11
Depth29.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.802°, -164.064°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.80°, -164.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
29.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.8020°N
-164.0640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gbknak
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-27 22:35:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gbknak). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 27, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 118 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska — March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gbknak/