M2.8 earthquake — 28 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 28 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska on Oct 21, 2026 at 03:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 65 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 | 65.0 km |
| Coordinates | 59.496, -152.338 |
| Time | Oct 21, 03:21 UTC |
| Location | 28 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026uvldgm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 20 km | Oct 23, 19:10 UTC | 48 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 53 km | Oct 22, 04:39 UTC | 17 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 72 km | Oct 21, 11:28 UTC | 37 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 75 km | Oct 23, 07:14 UTC | 66 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska |
| M2.9 | 112 km | Oct 25, 07:46 UTC | 35 km WNW of Kalifornsky, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 131 km | Oct 20, 22:49 UTC | 27 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.