2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 25 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — July 18, 2026

2026-07-18 14:12:24 UTC (2026-07-18) · approx. 4:12 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time14:12 UTC≈ 4:12 AM UTC-10
Depth13.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.276°, -146.709°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.28°, -146.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
13.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.2760°N
-146.7090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ocutpx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
68
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-18 14:14:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ocutpx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 25 km NW of Valdez, Alaska — July 18, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ocutpx/