2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 37 km ESE of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 18:29:27 UTC (2026-08-26) · approx. 8:29 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:29 UTC≈ 8:29 AM UTC-10
Depth14.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates70.098°, -147.451°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 70.10°, -147.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
14.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
70.0980°N
-147.4510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026qxeerd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
168.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 05:03:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026qxeerd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 37 km ESE of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026qxeerd/