2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 246 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — March 1, 2026

2026-03-01 21:58:02 UTC (2026-03-01) · approx. 11:58 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:58 UTC≈ 11:58 AM UTC-10
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.653°, -148.619°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.65°, -148.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.6532°N
-148.6192°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s255
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
2.435°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:02:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s255). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 1, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 246 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — March 1, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s255/