2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 59 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska — October 15, 2026

2026-10-15 17:20:31 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 7:20 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:20 UTC≈ 7:20 AM UTC-10
Depth14.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.174°, -151.284°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 64.17°, -151.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
14.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.1740°N
-151.2840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026ulkzip
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
121
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
41.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-15 19:01:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026ulkzip). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 15, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 59 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska — October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026ulkzip/