2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 85 km S of Unalaska, Alaska — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 01:47:32 UTC (1 day ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.11°, -166.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
27.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.1110°N
-166.6050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hsfspo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
265.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 20:52:25 UTC

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