2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — July 20, 2026

2026-07-20 06:49:16 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 8:49 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time06:49 UTC≈ 8:49 PM UTC-10
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.429°, -143.979°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.43°, -143.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4290°N
-143.9790°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ofyant
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-23 19:36:07 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ofyant). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 79 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska — July 20, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ofyant/