2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 97 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — March 12, 2026

2026-03-12 23:53:36 UTC (2026-03-12) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time23:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.464°, -160.316°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.46°, -160.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4640°N
-160.3164°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sgf7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
1.129°
RMS Residual
0.99 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-04 01:04:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sgf7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 12, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 97 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — March 12, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sgf7/