2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 114 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 19:30:55 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 10:30 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:30 UTC≈ 10:30 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.123°, -140.883°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.12°, -140.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1230°N
-140.8830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qgqavb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 21:52:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qgqavb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 114 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qgqavb/