2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 57 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — April 8, 2026

2026-04-08 21:37:54 UTC (2026-04-08) · approx. 10:37 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:37 UTC≈ 10:37 AM UTC-11
Depth58.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.355°, -166.598°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.35°, -166.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
58.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.3550°N
-166.5980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gxslug
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
240.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-08 21:45:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gxslug). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 57 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gxslug/