M2.8 earthquake — 14 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 14 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska on Oct 23, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 75 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 75.2 km |
| Coordinates | 61.263, -151.159 |
| Time | Oct 23, 22:29 UTC |
| Location | 14 km NNW of Beluga, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026vapliy |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 77 km | Oct 20, 22:49 UTC | 27 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 96 km | Oct 25, 07:46 UTC | 35 km WNW of Kalifornsky, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 139 km | Oct 21, 11:28 UTC | 37 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 153 km | Oct 22, 04:39 UTC | 17 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 158 km | Oct 23, 07:14 UTC | 66 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 164 km | Oct 22, 07:00 UTC | 51 km N of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.