2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska — September 17, 2026

2026-09-17 18:38:41 UTC (2026-09-17) · approx. 8:38 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:38 UTC≈ 8:38 AM UTC-10
Depth53.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.231°, -155.356°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.23°, -155.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
53.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.2310°N
-155.3560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026sluzec
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
60
Azimuthal Gap
153.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 18:07:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026sluzec). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 65 km SW of Karluk, Alaska — September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026sluzec/