M2.8 earthquake — 13 km NE of Stevens Village, Alaska

An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 13 km NE of Stevens Village, Alaska on Oct 21, 2026 at 01:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.2 km |
| Coordinates | 66.108, -148.919 |
| Time | Oct 21, 01:58 UTC |
| Location | 13 km NE of Stevens Village, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026uvijkv |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 195 km | Oct 24, 10:20 UTC | 30 km W of Anderson, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 237 km | Oct 22, 10:42 UTC | 64 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.