2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 7, 2026

2026-03-07 22:05:04 UTC (2026-03-07) · approx. 11:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:05 UTC≈ 11:05 AM UTC-11
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.420°, -169.853°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.42°, -169.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.4199°N
-169.8531°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s2ww
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
213.0°
Min Station Distance
0.376°
RMS Residual
0.51 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-27 03:17:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s2ww). 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 88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 7, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s2ww/