2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — April 8, 2026

2026-04-08 18:21:55 UTC (2026-04-08) · approx. 9:21 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:21 UTC≈ 9:21 AM UTC-9
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.024°, -140.193°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.02°, -140.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.0240°N
-140.1930°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gxlyyw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-08 19:15:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gxlyyw). 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 153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — April 8, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gxlyyw/