2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 42 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 18:24:14 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 8:24 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:24 UTC≈ 8:24 AM UTC-10
Depth106.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.846°, -151.099°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.85°, -151.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
106.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.8460°N
-151.0990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pkjoey
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-08 00:45:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pkjoey). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 42 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pkjoey/