2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 99 km W of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 02:31:40 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:31 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time02:31 UTC≈ 4:31 PM UTC-10
Depth0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates68.044°, -154.122°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 68.04°, -154.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
68.0440°N
-154.1220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qhebzw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
121
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
39.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 02:34:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qhebzw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 99 km W of Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qhebzw/