2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 52 km ENE of Sand Point, Alaska — March 7, 2026

2026-03-07 21:41:25 UTC (2026-03-07) · approx. 10:41 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:41 UTC≈ 10:41 AM UTC-11
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.434°, -159.685°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.43°, -159.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.4338°N
-159.6848°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s2wq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.643°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 21:58:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s2wq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 7, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 52 km ENE of Sand Point, Alaska — March 7, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s2wq/