Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 186 km from Fairbanks, United States

USGS · updated Oct 19, 2026, 19:27 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 15, 2026, 1:20 PM (EDT) 59 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, Alaska at a depth of 15 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 64.17°, -151.28° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 15
Local time: Oct 15, 2026, 1:20 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-15 17:20
Coordinates: 64.169, -151.275

Updates

M 2.8 - 59 km ENE of Lake Minchumina, AlaskaOct 19, 2026, 19:27 UTC

Nearby cities

Fairbanks · 186 km
Badger · 192 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.