2.1

M2.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — March 19, 2026

2026-03-19 21:43:04 UTC (2026-03-19) · approx. 9:43 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:43 UTC≈ 9:43 AM UTC+12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.275°, 179.386°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.27°, 179.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.2747°N
179.3864°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shjj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
280.0°
Min Station Distance
1.106°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-27 18:38:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shjj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 19, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska — March 19, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shjj/