M2.6 earthquake — 7 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 7 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska on Aug 24, 2026 at 15:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 86 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 85.7 km |
| Coordinates | 61.934, -151.479 |
| Time | Aug 24, 15:42 UTC |
| Location | 7 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026qtgozp |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 46 km | Aug 23, 19:55 UTC | 23 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska |
| M3.3 | 75 km | Aug 23, 05:02 UTC | 13 km ENE of Susitna, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 79 km | Aug 27, 08:22 UTC | 6 km N of Petersville, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 79 km | Aug 29, 03:40 UTC | 24 km SSW of Susitna, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 100 km | Aug 26, 17:02 UTC | 19 km SW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska |
| M3.1 | 113 km | Aug 23, 12:50 UTC | 44 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.