2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 63 km S of Shungnak, Alaska — August 4, 2026

2026-08-04 01:32:35 UTC (17 hours ago) · approx. 3:32 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time01:32 UTC≈ 3:32 PM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates66.320°, -157.223°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 66.32°, -157.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
66.3200°N
-157.2230°E
Intensity (MMI)
2.8
weak

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026phftwj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-04 17:47:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026phftwj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 63 km S of Shungnak, Alaska — August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026phftwj/