2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 77 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska — April 8, 2026

2026-04-08 17:21:52 UTC (2026-04-08) · approx. 6:21 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:21 UTC≈ 6:21 AM UTC-11
Depth9.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.458°, -161.711°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.46°, -161.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4580°N
-161.7110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gxjzer
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
286.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-08 19:06:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gxjzer). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 77 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska — April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gxjzer/