2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 05:56:33 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 5:56 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time05:56 UTC≈ 5:56 PM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.485°, -173.395°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.48°, -173.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4850°N
-173.3950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pjkpyh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
302.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-05 15:16:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pjkpyh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 96 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pjkpyh/