M2.5 earthquake — 3 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 3 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska on Aug 16, 2026 at 05:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 38 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 | 38.2 km |
| Coordinates | 61.367, -150.042 |
| Time | Aug 16, 05:30 UTC |
| Location | 3 km WNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qdrzfl |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 31 km | Aug 15, 06:00 UTC | 0 km WSW of Houston, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 46 km | Aug 15, 22:41 UTC | 23 km E of Point Possession, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 64 km | Aug 16, 12:54 UTC | 4 km WSW of Point Possession, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 69 km | Aug 14, 22:31 UTC | 29 km SW of Hope, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 81 km | Aug 14, 20:43 UTC | 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 86 km | Aug 17, 02:38 UTC | 21 km SSW of Tyonek, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.