M2.6 earthquake — 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska on Sep 6, 2026 at 22:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 20 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 | 20.3 km |
| Coordinates | 61.601, -146.371 |
| Time | Sep 6, 22:02 UTC |
| Location | 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rrtnhu |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.8 | 9 km | Sep 7, 00:19 UTC | 46 km N of Valdez, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 83 km | Sep 9, 10:17 UTC | 16 km SSE of Kenny Lake, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 99 km | Sep 11, 07:10 UTC | 41 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska |
| M4.2 | 123 km | Sep 10, 05:18 UTC | 66 km WNW of Lake Louise, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 173 km | Sep 8, 17:56 UTC | 67 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 190 km | Sep 5, 10:22 UTC | 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.