2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 26 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska — April 8, 2026

2026-04-08 21:42:38 UTC (2026-04-08) · approx. 11:42 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:42 UTC≈ 11:42 AM UTC-10
Depth9.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.109°, -152.505°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 64.11°, -152.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.1090°N
-152.5050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026gxspyp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-08 21:47:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026gxspyp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 26 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, Alaska — April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026gxspyp/