2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 133 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — March 8, 2026

2026-03-08 19:48:18 UTC (2026-03-08) · approx. 8:48 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:48 UTC≈ 8:48 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.393°, -164.180°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.39°, -164.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.3928°N
-164.1801°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s3ig
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
238.0°
Min Station Distance
1.108°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-15 15:04:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s3ig). 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 133 km SE of Akutan, Alaska — March 8, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s3ig/