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M2.1 Earthquake 13 km ESE of Kaktovik, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 18:36:45 UTC (2026-08-20) · approx. 8:36 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:36 UTC≈ 8:36 AM UTC-10
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates70.073°, -143.317°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 70.07°, -143.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
70.0730°N
-143.3170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qmchoy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
261.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-23 18:50:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qmchoy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 13 km ESE of Kaktovik, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qmchoy/