M2.7 earthquake — 54 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 54 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska on Aug 4, 2026 at 10:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 127 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 127.1 km |
| Coordinates | 62.971, -151.005 |
| Time | Aug 4, 10:01 UTC |
| Location | 54 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026phwtod |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 10 km | Aug 3, 04:20 UTC | 64 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 97 km | Aug 5, 08:55 UTC | 36 km W of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M5.6 | 103 km | Aug 8, 04:50 UTC | 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska |
| M3.2 | 103 km | Aug 8, 04:56 UTC | 51 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska |
| M3.4 | 106 km | Aug 8, 07:01 UTC | 58 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 112 km | Aug 4, 09:45 UTC | 48 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.