2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 143 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — March 21, 2026

2026-03-21 23:46:38 UTC (2026-03-21) · approx. 12:46 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:46 UTC≈ 12:46 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.265°, -164.177°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.26°, -164.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.2648°N
-164.1774°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000siax
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
1.234°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 03:19:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000siax). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 143 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — March 21, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000siax/