2.8
Earthquake Details: 28 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska, United States
Oct 21, 2026, 03:21:49
- Depth
- 65 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 23, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 21, 2026 at 03:21:49. Epicenter: 28 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska, United States. Reported depth: 65 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 20, 2026, 19:21:49 AKDT
- UTC
- Oct 21, 2026, 03:21:49 UTC
65 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSml 2.8
aka2026uvldgm
- Depth:
- 65 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 23, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth65 km
Significance121
Latitude59.4960
Longitude-152.3380
Event IDaka2026uvldgm
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 23, 2026, 20:12:03 UTC
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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: Oct 23, 2026, 20:12 UTC.
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