2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 34 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 21:12:42 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 11:12 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:12 UTC≈ 11:12 AM UTC-10
Depth61.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.159°, -152.380°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.16°, -152.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
61.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.1590°N
-152.3800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qiplrh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
68
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 06:18:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qiplrh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 34 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qiplrh/