M2.6 earthquake — 28 km NE of Igiugig, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 28 km NE of Igiugig, Alaska on Aug 26, 2026 at 19:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 0 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 | 0.1 km |
| Coordinates | 59.479, -155.501 |
| Time | Aug 26, 19:43 UTC |
| Location | 28 km NE of Igiugig, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qxgqtu |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 88 km | Aug 24, 20:13 UTC | 58 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 140 km | Aug 26, 02:56 UTC | 54 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 149 km | Aug 25, 20:01 UTC | 56 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 173 km | Aug 27, 05:09 UTC | 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 192 km | Aug 29, 12:02 UTC | 25 km NW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M3.8 | 196 km | Aug 23, 07:42 UTC | 34 km W of Aleneva, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.