2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 20:37:58 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 10:37 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:37 UTC≈ 10:37 AM UTC-10
Depth23.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.594°, -146.398°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.59°, -146.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
23.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5940°N
-146.3980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qioeum
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
31.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 06:09:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qioeum). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qioeum/