M2.80 Earthquake – 1 km SSW of Houston, Alaska

15 August 2026, 06:00 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 2.80 earthquake struck 1 km SSW of Houston, Alaska on 15 August 2026, 06:00 UTC, at a depth of 15.4 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.

Magnitude
2.80 (ml)
Location
1 km SSW of Houston, Alaska
Date & time
15 August 2026, 06:00 UTC
Coordinates
61.6170, -149.8360
Depth
15.40 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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