2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 119 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 10:16:13 UTC (6 hours ago) · approx. 10:16 PM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time10:16 UTC≈ 10:16 PM UTC-12
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.313°, -173.212°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.31°, -173.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3130°N
-173.2120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026plphnx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
310.0°
Min Station Distance
1.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 16:21:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: aka2026plphnx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 119 km SE of Atka, Alaska — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/aka2026plphnx/