M2.6 earthquake — 18 km SW of Point Possession, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 18 km SW of Point Possession, Alaska on Aug 1, 2026 at 18:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 60 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 60.1 km |
| Coordinates | 60.792, -150.906 |
| Time | Aug 1, 18:31 UTC |
| Location | 18 km SW of Point Possession, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pczsck |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 47 km | Aug 2, 06:58 UTC | 20 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 49 km | Aug 6, 05:41 UTC | 16 km SSW of Funny River, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 99 km | Aug 1, 20:40 UTC | 38 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 108 km | Aug 6, 02:16 UTC | 30 km NW of Susitna, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 108 km | Aug 1, 11:38 UTC | 38 km SSW of Skwentna, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 139 km | Aug 6, 09:41 UTC | 36 km WSW of Skwentna, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.