2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 103 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 23:14:44 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 12:14 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:14 UTC≈ 12:14 PM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.106°, -162.459°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.11°, -162.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.1065°N
-162.4595°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sgqv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
246.0°
Min Station Distance
0.870°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 19:17:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sgqv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 103 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — March 16, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sgqv/