2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 66 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska — April 2, 2026

2026-04-02 20:37:40 UTC (2026-04-02) · approx. 9:37 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:37 UTC≈ 9:37 AM UTC-11
Depth25.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.496°, -162.005°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.50°, -162.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
25.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4960°N
-162.0050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gmqcqa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-04 10:34:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gmqcqa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 2, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 66 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska — April 2, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gmqcqa/