2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 123 km NNE of Kobuk, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 16:20:58 UTC (20 hours ago) · approx. 6:20 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time16:20 UTC≈ 6:20 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates67.908°, -155.649°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 67.91°, -155.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
67.9080°N
-155.6490°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qcrrax
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
121
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
1.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-15 21:16:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qcrrax). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 123 km NNE of Kobuk, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qcrrax/