2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 172 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 22, 2026

2026-03-22 21:32:20 UTC (2026-03-22) · approx. 10:32 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:32 UTC≈ 10:32 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.254°, -171.138°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.25°, -171.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2542°N
-171.1381°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sil0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
207.0°
Min Station Distance
0.916°
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-04 18:37:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sil0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 22, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 172 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 22, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sil0/