2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — July 12, 2026

2026-07-12 19:51:56 UTC (2026-07-12) · approx. 9:51 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:51 UTC≈ 9:51 AM UTC-10
Depth0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.428°, -143.942°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.43°, -143.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4280°N
-143.9420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nsdyru
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-21 18:45:50 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nsdyru). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nsdyru/