Earthquake report · M 2.6

M2.6 earthquake 141 km from Badger, United States

USGS · updated Oct 15, 2026, 22:15 UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 12, 2026, 8:24 AM (EDT) 36 km WNW of Central, Alaska at a depth of 4 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 65.74°, -145.48° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.6
Depth (km): 4
Local time: Oct 12, 2026, 8:24 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-12 12:24
Coordinates: 65.736, -145.484

Updates

M 2.6 - 36 km WNW of Central, AlaskaOct 15, 2026, 22:15 UTC

Nearby cities

Badger · 141 km
Fairbanks · 144 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 18, 2026, 21:12 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.