2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 9 km E of Happy Valley, Alaska — February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 21:50:25 UTC (2026-02-16) · approx. 11:50 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:50 UTC≈ 11:50 AM UTC-10
Depth47.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.958°, -151.570°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.96°, -151.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
47.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.9580°N
-151.5700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026dicvsa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 22:22:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026dicvsa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 16, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 9 km E of Happy Valley, Alaska — February 16, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026dicvsa/