2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 55 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska — February 26, 2026

2026-02-26 22:38:08 UTC (2026-02-26) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-10
Depth89.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates63.103°, -149.852°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.10°, -149.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
89.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
63.1030°N
-149.8520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026eanrqj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
60
Azimuthal Gap
28.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:02:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026eanrqj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 26, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 55 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska — February 26, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026eanrqj/