M2.5 earthquake — 13 km NNE of Fox River, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 13 km NNE of Fox River, Alaska on Aug 17, 2026 at 06:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.5 km |
| Coordinates | 59.967, -150.871 |
| Time | Aug 17, 06:50 UTC |
| Location | 13 km NNE of Fox River, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qfqrdq |
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 | 28 km | Aug 14, 16:42 UTC | 23 km SE of Kasilof, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 42 km | Aug 17, 05:07 UTC | 32 km E of Halibut Cove, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 50 km | Aug 17, 18:33 UTC | 5 km NNW of Diamond Ridge, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 83 km | Aug 14, 18:57 UTC | 26 km SW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 84 km | Aug 14, 08:22 UTC | 7 km ENE of Nikiski, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 98 km | Aug 14, 22:31 UTC | 29 km SW of Hope, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.