2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 52 km S of Cantwell, Alaska — August 18, 2026

2026-08-18 23:59:09 UTC (2026-08-18) · approx. 1:59 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time23:59 UTC≈ 1:59 PM UTC-10
Depth64.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.926°, -148.851°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.93°, -148.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
64.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.9260°N
-148.8510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qiuzyy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
89
Azimuthal Gap
25.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 00:10:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qiuzyy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 52 km S of Cantwell, Alaska — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qiuzyy/