2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 18:41:58 UTC (2026-02-16) · approx. 8:41 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:41 UTC≈ 8:41 AM UTC-10
Depth67.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.039°, -152.827°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.04°, -152.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
67.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.0390°N
-152.8270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026dhwphs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 23:11:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026dhwphs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — February 16, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026dhwphs/