2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — March 9, 2026

2026-03-09 18:21:02 UTC (2026-03-09) · approx. 6:21 AM UTC+12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:21 UTC≈ 6:21 AM UTC+12
Depth9.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.995°, 176.360°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.00°, 176.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
9.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9954°N
176.3602°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s3aj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
191.0°
Min Station Distance
1.331°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 21:58:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s3aj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 9, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska — March 9, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s3aj/