2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 134 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 19:14:40 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 8:14 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:14 UTC≈ 8:14 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.360°, -164.214°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.36°, -164.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.3596°N
-164.2138°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s3hq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
1.137°
RMS Residual
0.94 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 21:58:44 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s3hq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 134 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s3hq/