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M2.1 Earthquake 46 km SE of Bettles, Alaska — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 18:28:09 UTC (2026-04-17) · approx. 8:28 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:28 UTC≈ 8:28 AM UTC-10
Depth6.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates66.681°, -150.631°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 66.68°, -150.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
66.6810°N
-150.6310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hnzslc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 01:43:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hnzslc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 46 km SE of Bettles, Alaska — April 17, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hnzslc/