2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 155 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 19:05:37 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 10:05 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time19:05 UTC≈ 10:05 AM UTC-9
Depth3.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.200°, -140.051°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.20°, -140.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
3.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1995°N
-140.0509°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s2p4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
0.520°
RMS Residual
0.81 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-14 05:21:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s2p4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 155 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — February 28, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s2p4/