M2.60 Earthquake – 70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
9 August 2026, 08:48 UTC · 54 min ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.60 earthquake struck 70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska on 9 August 2026, 08:48 UTC, at a depth of 13.5 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.60 (ml)
- Location
- 70 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
- Date & time
- 9 August 2026, 08:48 UTC
- Coordinates
- 69.5790, -144.5040
- Depth
- 13.50 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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