2.8
Earthquake Details: 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska, United States
8/19/2026, 2:03:27 PM
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred near 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska, United States on 8/19/2026 at 2:03:27 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance121
Latitude62.2380
Longitude-152.3700
Event IDaka2026qjxeat
Magnitude2.8
Updated:8/19/2026, 5:41:43 PM
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 8/19/2026, 6:03:27 AM AKDT
- UTC
- 8/19/2026, 2:03:27 PM UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M2.721 km SSW of Tyonek, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.164 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.832 km E of Halibut Cove, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.051 km NNE of Chase, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.955 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.85 km NNW of Diamond Ridge, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.933 km ESE of Point Possession, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.97 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.752 km S of Cantwell, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM2.723 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska, United StatesBeforeM3.348 km ESE of Port Alsworth, Alaska, United StatesAfterM3.745 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska, United StatesAfter
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 19, 2026, 05:41 PM UTC.
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