2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 37 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska — April 18, 2026

2026-04-18 23:58:04 UTC (2026-04-18) · approx. 1:58 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time23:58 UTC≈ 1:58 PM UTC-10
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates63.069°, -149.167°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.07°, -149.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
63.0690°N
-149.1670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hqgjkb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
94
Azimuthal Gap
23.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 01:38:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hqgjkb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 18, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 37 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska — April 18, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hqgjkb/