2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 44 km W of Tyonek, Alaska — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 00:18:22 UTC (19 hours ago) · approx. 2:18 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time00:18 UTC≈ 2:18 PM UTC-10
Depth114.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates61.119°, -151.962°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.12°, -151.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
114.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
61.1190°N
-151.9620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qfdpnd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 19:00:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qfdpnd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 44 km W of Tyonek, Alaska — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qfdpnd/