2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 15 km SW of Takotna, Alaska — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 00:35:04 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 2:35 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time00:35 UTC≈ 2:35 PM UTC-10
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.902°, -156.306°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.90°, -156.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.9016°N
-156.3063°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t0ul
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
Min Station Distance
0.138°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 22:26:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t0ul). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 15 km SW of Takotna, Alaska — July 16, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t0ul/