M2.6 earthquake — 53 km N of Stevens Village, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 53 km N of Stevens Village, Alaska on Aug 26, 2026 at 16:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 14 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 | 14.0 km |
| Coordinates | 66.480, -148.876 |
| Time | Aug 26, 16:18 UTC |
| Location | 53 km N of Stevens Village, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qwzvfp |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 100 km | Aug 25, 07:22 UTC | 30 km WNW of Livengood, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 112 km | Aug 24, 08:39 UTC | 49 km NW of Rampart, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 124 km | Aug 28, 01:17 UTC | 9 km ESE of Rampart, Alaska |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.