2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 39 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska — April 18, 2026

2026-04-18 17:25:15 UTC (2026-04-18) · approx. 7:25 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:25 UTC≈ 7:25 AM UTC-10
Depth3.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates63.560°, -150.925°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.56°, -150.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
3.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
63.5600°N
-150.9250°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hptixr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
66
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 01:38:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hptixr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 39 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska — April 18, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hptixr/