2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 102 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — March 19, 2026

2026-03-19 23:58:19 UTC (2026-03-19) · approx. 12:58 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 12:58 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.428°, -160.244°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.43°, -160.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4281°N
-160.2445°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000shlh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
244.0°
Min Station Distance
1.185°
RMS Residual
0.96 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-27 18:44:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000shlh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 19, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 102 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — March 19, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000shlh/