2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 24 km W of Cohoe, Alaska — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 22:17:39 UTC (2026-08-20) · approx. 12:17 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time22:17 UTC≈ 12:17 PM UTC-10
Depth77.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.403°, -151.746°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.40°, -151.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
77.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.4030°N
-151.7460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qmjqel
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
72
Azimuthal Gap
39.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 23:33:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qmjqel). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 24 km W of Cohoe, Alaska — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qmjqel/