2.3
Earthquake Details: 37 km ESE of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Aug 26, 2026, 18:29:27
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred near 37 km ESE of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska on Aug 26, 2026 at 18:29:27. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 14.2 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth14.2 km
Significance81
Latitude70.0980
Longitude-147.4510
Event IDaka2026qxeerd
Magnitude2.3
Updated:Aug 27, 2026, 05:03:31 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 26, 2026, 10:29:27 AKDT
- UTC
- Aug 26, 2026, 18:29:27 UTC
14.2 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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