2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 52 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 19:30:15 UTC (2026-08-15) · approx. 9:30 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:30 UTC≈ 9:30 AM UTC-10
Depth128.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.766°, -153.169°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.77°, -153.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
128.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.7660°N
-153.1690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qcxzda
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
88
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 06:58:11 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
46 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska
5 hours ago · 100.3 km deep
3.0
63 km SE of Port Graham, Alaska
9 hours ago · 54.5 km deep
2.9
53 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska
12 hours ago · 0.0 km deep
2.9
66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska
12 hours ago · 131.3 km deep
3.2
35 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska
14 hours ago · 115.6 km deep
2.6
48 km NE of Chase, Alaska
15 hours ago · 66.1 km deep
3.4
23 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska
21 hours ago · 77.9 km deep
3.0
38 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska
21 hours ago · 93.5 km deep
3.1
26 km N of Glacier View, Alaska
1 day ago · 20.8 km deep
2.5
7 km WSW of Willow, Alaska
1 day ago · 5.0 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qcxzda). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 52 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qcxzda/