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M2.0 Earthquake 28 km SSE of Halibut Cove, Alaska — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 23:01:05 UTC (9 hours ago) · approx. 1:01 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:01 UTC≈ 1:01 PM UTC-10
Depth34.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.381°, -150.949°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.38°, -150.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
34.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.3810°N
-150.9490°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qgxbbl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
230.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 23:31:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qgxbbl). 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 28 km SSE of Halibut Cove, Alaska — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qgxbbl/