M2.6 earthquake — 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska on Aug 14, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 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 | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 62.261, -152.333 |
| Time | Aug 14, 18:20 UTC |
| Location | 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qazpzy |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 78 km | Aug 14, 20:43 UTC | 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 90 km | Aug 11, 15:43 UTC | 30 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 121 km | Aug 16, 07:59 UTC | 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 128 km | Aug 17, 00:18 UTC | 44 km W of Tyonek, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 134 km | Aug 17, 03:00 UTC | 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 135 km | Aug 16, 12:12 UTC | 66 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.