2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 120 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — March 19, 2026

2026-03-19 20:54:09 UTC (2026-03-19) · approx. 8:54 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:54 UTC≈ 8:54 AM UTC-12
Depth25.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.432°, -178.221°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.43°, -178.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
25.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4319°N
-178.2209°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shj2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.381°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-04 23:24:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shj2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 120 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — March 19, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shj2/