2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska — September 5, 2026

2026-09-05 10:22:40 UTC (2026-09-05) · approx. 12:22 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time10:22 UTC≈ 12:22 AM UTC-10
Depth1.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates63.188°, -147.728°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.19°, -147.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
63.1880°N
-147.7280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026rpaefz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
70
Azimuthal Gap
18.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-16 13:37:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026rpaefz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska — September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026rpaefz/