2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 22:56:03 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-11
Depth18.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.511°, -169.766°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.51°, -169.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
18.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.5112°N
-169.7657°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s39c
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
282.0°
Min Station Distance
0.277°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 21:58:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s39c). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 77 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s39c/