2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 7 km NNE of Seldovia Village, Alaska — April 23, 2026

2026-04-23 16:30:45 UTC (2026-04-23) · approx. 6:30 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time16:30 UTC≈ 6:30 AM UTC-10
Depth51.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.534°, -151.595°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.53°, -151.59°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
51.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.5340°N
-151.5950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hyweif
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
103
Azimuthal Gap
109.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 13:04:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hyweif). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 23, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 7 km NNE of Seldovia Village, Alaska — April 23, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hyweif/