M2.60 Earthquake – 3 km N of Sterling, Alaska
27 August 2026, 17:05 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.60 earthquake struck 3 km N of Sterling, Alaska on 27 August 2026, 17:05 UTC, at a depth of 52.4 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.60 (ml)
- Location
- 3 km N of Sterling, Alaska
- Date & time
- 27 August 2026, 17:05 UTC
- Coordinates
- 60.5730, -150.7630
- Depth
- 52.40 km
- Felt reports
- 1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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