2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 98 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 04:36:36 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 4:36 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time04:36 UTC≈ 4:36 PM UTC-12
Depth2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.394°, -173.612°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.39°, -173.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3940°N
-173.6120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026pldzej
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
295.0°
Min Station Distance
0.900°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 21:28:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026pldzej). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 98 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026pldzej/