M2.6 earthquake — 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska on Aug 27, 2026 at 05:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 87 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 87.3 km |
| Coordinates | 59.819, -152.498 |
| Time | Aug 27, 05:09 UTC |
| Location | 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qxznno |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 20 km | Aug 29, 12:02 UTC | 25 km NW of Anchor Point, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 39 km | Aug 25, 20:01 UTC | 56 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 40 km | Aug 26, 02:56 UTC | 54 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 71 km | Aug 24, 18:50 UTC | 37 km W of Cohoe, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 82 km | Aug 29, 05:39 UTC | 20 km S of Port Graham, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 96 km | Aug 23, 04:29 UTC | 44 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.