M2.6 earthquake — 11 km E of Ninilchik, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 11 km E of Ninilchik, Alaska on Sep 19, 2026 at 15:55 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 84 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 83.9 km |
| Coordinates | 60.033, -151.465 |
| Time | Sep 19, 15:55 UTC |
| Location | 11 km E of Ninilchik, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026sphpae |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 40 km | Sep 20, 10:44 UTC | 14 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 53 km | Sep 16, 09:21 UTC | 18 km SE of Fox River, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 53 km | Sep 19, 21:55 UTC | 41 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 63 km | Sep 16, 00:14 UTC | 35 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 72 km | Sep 15, 15:08 UTC | 56 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 73 km | Sep 20, 01:58 UTC | 33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.