2.8
Earthquake Details: 59 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska, United States
Oct 15, 2026, 17:20:31
- Depth
- 14 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 15, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 2026 at 17:20:31. Epicenter: 59 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska, United States. Reported depth: 14 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 15, 2026, 09:20:31 AKDT
- UTC
- Oct 15, 2026, 17:20:31 UTC
14 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M3.034 km N of Skwentna, AlaskaBeforeM3.28 km SSE of Tyonek, AlaskaBeforeM2.963 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, AlaskaBeforeM5.643 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, AlaskaBeforeM3.040 km NNW of Lake Minchumina, AlaskaBeforeM3.056 km ENE of Ferry, AlaskaBeforeM3.641 km NNE of Beaver, AlaskaAfterM2.972 km SSE of Cantwell, AlaskaAfterM3.15 km N of Nikiski, AlaskaAfterM3.62 km NW of Knik, AlaskaAfterM3.021 km SSW of Trapper Creek, AlaskaAfterM3.841 km NNE of Petersville, AlaskaAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 2.8
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- Depth:
- 14 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 15, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth14 km
Significance121
Latitude64.1740
Longitude-151.2840
Event IDaka2026ulkzip
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 15, 2026, 19:01:13 UTC
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