π EarthquakesMinor
M 2.6 - 148 km E of McCarthy, Alaska
- Time
- 7/21/2026, 10:18:01 AM UTC
- Coordinates
- 61.422, -140.135
- Data source
- usgs
- Magnitude
- 2.6
- Depth (km)
- 5
Event timeline
- Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:53 GMTMinorM 2.6 - 148 km E of McCarthy, Alaska
Snapshots are recorded when the event first appears or its severity changes.
π§° What to do
Before
- β’Secure heavy furniture and water heaters to walls
- β’Identify safe spots: under sturdy tables, against interior walls
- β’Keep a kit: water, food, flashlight, first aid, whistle
During
- β’Drop, Cover, and Hold On β don't run outside during shaking
- β’In bed? Stay there, cover your head with a pillow
- β’Driving? Pull over away from buildings, bridges, and wires
After
- β’Expect aftershocks β Drop, Cover, Hold On each time
- β’Check for gas leaks; if you smell gas, leave and shut it off
- β’Near the coast after strong shaking? Move to high ground (tsunami risk)
Guidance condensed from Ready.gov
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