2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 186 km SE of Perryville, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 04:23:27 UTC (2026-08-06) · approx. 6:23 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time04:23 UTC≈ 6:23 PM UTC-10
Depth1.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.804°, -156.929°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.80°, -156.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
1.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.8040°N
-156.9290°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pldnws
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
224.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 22:25:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pldnws). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 186 km SE of Perryville, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pldnws/