2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 147 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 08:59:30 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 8:59 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time08:59 UTC≈ 8:59 PM UTC-12
Depth12.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.919°, -173.621°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.92°, -173.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
12.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9190°N
-173.6210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026plmtdl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
308.0°
Min Station Distance
1.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 21:52:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026plmtdl). 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 147 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026plmtdl/