M2.6 earthquake — 38 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 38 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska on Aug 1, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 95 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 | 95.3 km |
| Coordinates | 60.208, -152.282 |
| Time | Aug 1, 20:40 UTC |
| Location | 38 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026pddzte |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.6 | 53 km | Aug 3, 08:18 UTC | 59 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 56 km | Aug 2, 06:58 UTC | 20 km W of Salamatof, Alaska |
| M3.9 | 76 km | Aug 6, 09:38 UTC | 64 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 82 km | Aug 6, 05:41 UTC | 16 km SSW of Funny River, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 99 km | Aug 1, 18:31 UTC | 18 km SW of Point Possession, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 110 km | Aug 3, 22:26 UTC | 18 km ESE of Port Graham, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.