2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 71 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — September 19, 2026

2026-09-19 20:20:42 UTC (2026-09-19) · approx. 10:20 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:20 UTC≈ 10:20 AM UTC-10
Depth1.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.513°, -144.125°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.51°, -144.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.5130°N
-144.1250°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026spqkpb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
108.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 13:12:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026spqkpb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 19, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 71 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — September 19, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026spqkpb/