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M2.0 Earthquake 17 km S of Point Possession, Alaska — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 16:54:15 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:54 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time16:54 UTC≈ 6:54 AM UTC-10
Depth47.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.764°, -150.739°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.76°, -150.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
47.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.7640°N
-150.7390°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qgkuzt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 21:47:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qgkuzt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 17 km S of Point Possession, Alaska — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qgkuzt/