2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 58 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 18:51:49 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 8:51 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:51 UTC≈ 8:51 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.248°, -152.384°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.25°, -152.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.2480°N
-152.3840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ppynvf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
77
Azimuthal Gap
22.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-22 14:45:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ppynvf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 58 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ppynvf/