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M2.3 Earthquake 11 km S of Trapper Creek, AlaskaFebruary 19, 2026

2026-02-19 15:30:37 UTC (2026-02-19) · approx. 5:30 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time15:30 UTC5:30 AM UTC-10
Depth1.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.213°, -150.226°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 19, 2026 at 15:30 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 11 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska, at a depth of 1.1 km and coordinates 62.2130°, -150.2260°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 42.5 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 23 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.21°, -150.23°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.3 earthquake near 11 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.2130°N
-150.2260°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026dndlbz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-20 04:35:59 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.3 earthquake near Trapper Creek, Alaska?

The magnitude 2.3 earthquake that struck 11 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska on February 19, 2026 at 15:30 UTC had a depth of 1.1 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026dndlbz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 19, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 11 km S of Trapper Creek, AlaskaFebruary 19, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026dndlbz/