M2.6 earthquake — 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska on Sep 5, 2026 at 10:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 1 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 | 1.1 km |
| Coordinates | 63.188, -147.728 |
| Time | Sep 5, 10:22 UTC |
| Location | 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rpaefz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 46 km | Sep 8, 17:56 UTC | 67 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M4.2 | 76 km | Sep 10, 05:18 UTC | 66 km WNW of Lake Louise, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 82 km | Sep 7, 18:01 UTC | 44 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M4.0 | 113 km | Sep 11, 07:10 UTC | 41 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 139 km | Sep 10, 21:25 UTC | 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 148 km | Sep 7, 07:07 UTC | 61 km N of Petersville, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.