2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — April 23, 2026

2026-04-23 17:38:13 UTC (2026-04-23) · approx. 7:38 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:38 UTC≈ 7:38 AM UTC-10
Depth114.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.939°, -151.294°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.94°, -151.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
114.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.9390°N
-151.2940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hyykly
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 20:08:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026hyykly). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 23, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 56 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — April 23, 2026. Retrieved April 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026hyykly/