2.1

M2.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — February 22, 2026

2026-02-22 15:17:47 UTC (2026-02-22) · approx. 3:17 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time15:17 UTC≈ 3:17 AM UTC+12
Depth11.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.913°, 178.322°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.91°, 178.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
11.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9132°N
178.3220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
av94049663
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
4
Azimuthal Gap
342.0°
Min Station Distance
0.122°
RMS Residual
0.03 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-24 21:17:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: av94049663). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 22, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — February 22, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/av94049663/