2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 211 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 14:05:01 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 3:05 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time14:05 UTC≈ 3:05 AM UTC-11
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.319°, -161.034°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.32°, -161.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.3190°N
-161.0340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nzcmbz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
260.0°
Min Station Distance
1.900°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 22:43:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nzcmbz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 211 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nzcmbz/