2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 203 km S of Atka, Alaska — March 30, 2026

2026-03-30 22:03:46 UTC (2026-03-30) · approx. 10:03 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:03 UTC≈ 10:03 AM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.369°, -173.958°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.37°, -173.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.3690°N
-173.9580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gigbuw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
302.0°
Min Station Distance
1.800°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 21:21:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gigbuw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 30, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 203 km S of Atka, Alaska — March 30, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gigbuw/