2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 29 km SE of Perryville, Alaska — October 16, 2026

2026-10-16 02:42:20 UTC (19 hours ago) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time02:42 UTC≈ 3:42 PM UTC-11
Depth54.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.705°, -158.860°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.70°, -158.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
54.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.7050°N
-158.8600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026umdslj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-16 20:22:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026umdslj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 16, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 29 km SE of Perryville, Alaska — October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026umdslj/