2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 44 km E of Chenega, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 18:40:28 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 8:40 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:40 UTC≈ 8:40 AM UTC-10
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.046°, -147.206°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.05°, -147.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0460°N
-147.2060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026nzlqxm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-29 19:33:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026nzlqxm). 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 44 km E of Chenega, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026nzlqxm/