2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 85 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 3, 2026

2026-08-03 09:11:11 UTC (18 hours ago) · approx. 9:11 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time09:11 UTC≈ 9:11 PM UTC-12
Depth20.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.593°, -174.966°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.59°, -174.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
20.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5930°N
-174.9660°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pfzbrd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
248.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-04 02:08:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pfzbrd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 85 km SW of Atka, Alaska — August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pfzbrd/