2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 64 km S of Cantwell, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 08:56:37 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 10:56 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time08:56 UTC≈ 10:56 PM UTC-10
Depth73.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.815°, -148.897°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.81°, -148.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
73.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.8150°N
-148.8970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nysert
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
27.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 22:10:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nysert). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 64 km S of Cantwell, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nysert/