2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 191 km S of Atka, Alaska — July 29, 2026

2026-07-29 17:15:40 UTC (2026-07-29) · approx. 5:15 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:15 UTC≈ 5:15 AM UTC-12
Depth11.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.481°, -174.067°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.48°, -174.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
11.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.4810°N
-174.0670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026oxjcya
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
1.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-30 17:52:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026oxjcya). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 29, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 191 km S of Atka, Alaska — July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026oxjcya/