M2.6 earthquake — 33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska on Sep 20, 2026 at 01:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 68 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 | 68.1 km |
| Coordinates | 59.556, -152.368 |
| Time | Sep 20, 01:58 UTC |
| Location | 33 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026sqbrhg |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 25 km | Sep 16, 00:14 UTC | 35 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 30 km | Sep 20, 03:25 UTC | 55 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 35 km | Sep 20, 10:44 UTC | 14 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 51 km | Sep 15, 15:08 UTC | 56 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 55 km | Sep 20, 06:59 UTC | 25 km S of Port Graham, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 62 km | Sep 19, 21:55 UTC | 41 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.