2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 48 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska — August 16, 2026

2026-08-16 12:47:10 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 2:47 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time12:47 UTC≈ 2:47 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.998°, -149.359°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.00°, -149.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.9980°N
-149.3590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qegoga
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
32.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 18:52:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qegoga). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 16, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 48 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska — August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qegoga/